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Purpose To identify characteristics that predict successful telephone follow-up with parents of infants with severe bronchiolitis. Methods We analyzed data from a 17-center, prospective cohort study of infants (age <1 year) hospitalized with bronchiolitis during three consecutive fall/winter seasons. Participant contact information and clinical data were collected during the index hospitalization. Parents were called at 6-month intervals (based on the child’s age) after discharge to assess respiratory problems. The primary outcome was age 12-month telephone interview status. Participants were classified as unreachable after 28 days of unsuccessful attempts. Results 798 of 916 children (87%) completed the age 12-month telephone interview. In unadjusted analyses, factors associated with successful follow-up included: private health insurance, annual household income ≥$60,000, and residing in the Northeast, Midwest, or West. Follow-up was less common among non-Hispanic blacks, Hispanics, and households with ≥3 children. In multivariable analyses, follow-up was more likely among parents of females, and, compared to the South, in the Northeast and Midwest (all P<0.05). Compared to non-Hispanic whites, non-Hispanic blacks and Hispanics remained less likely to complete the interview as did households with ≥3 children (all P<0.05). Conclusion Socio-demographic and geographic factors predict successful telephone follow-up, even among parents of infants with severe illness.

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