We are inviting pregnant women ages 18 and older who are currently living in Indiana to take part in our study.We want to learn how you use vaccine-related information sources when making decisions about vaccines like Tdap and the flu vaccine.You will be asked to complete a short online survey (10-15 minutes) about your attitudes, experiences, and sources of vaccine information. Together, we can better understand how online health information affects expectant mothers.

Health is about more than medicine.  That is why we are doing a study that is looking at how well different surveys measure social needs—things like housing, food, and transportation. These needs aren’t medical, but they play an important role in health, which is why hospitals and doctors are asking patients about them more often.By sharing your thoughts and experiences, you can help improve care for older adults in your community.

This study is about understanding how women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) take care of their mental health in everyday life. We want to learn about the challenges you face, such as stigma, and the ways you support your well-being. By sharing your experiences—the challenges and what works—you can help us learn how to better support women’s health and quality of life. 

What is the purpose of this study?Social determinants of health are nonmedical factors that influence health outcomes. Adverse social determinants of health negatively affect high risk populations who are at greater risk of dementia and other medical diseases. Just as important is the concerning fact that these high risk populations often do not take part in research studies that look to create treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. This is why the Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Neurology in collaboration with the Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center look to understand what the barriers are that diminish engagement with research, as well as motivating factors to participate in a study. This understanding will help us develop strategies that will increase interest levels in research participation and eventually develop new therapies for Alzheimer’s disease.¿Cuál es el propósito de este estudio?Los determinantes sociales de la salud son factores no médicos que influyen en los resultados de salud. Estos determinantes afectan negativamente a las poblaciones de alto riesgo, que presentan un mayor riesgo de demencia y otras enfermedades. Igualmente importante es el preocupante hecho de que estas poblaciones de alto riesgo a menudo no participan en estudios de investigación que buscan desarrollar tratamientos para la enfermedad de Alzheimer y las demencias relacionadas. Por ello, el Departamento de Neurología de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Indiana, en colaboración con el Centro de Investigación de la Enfermedad de Alzheimer de Indiana, busca comprender las barreras que disminuyen la participación en la investigación, así como los factores que motivan la participación en un estudio. Este conocimiento nos ayudará a desarrollar estrategias que aumenten el interés en la participación en la investigación y, con el tiempo, desarrollen nuevas terapias para la enfermedad de Alzheimer.