Women Needed for Health Behaviors and Experiences Survey
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Brian Dixon
Primary Investigator
Overview
Why is this study being done?
Researchers at the IU School of Public Health want to better understand the health of Black and African women. The goal of this study is to explore the health behaviors, experiences, and conditions of these women which will help guide interventions to reduce the disparities in reproductive health among these populations of women.
Who can take part in this study?
Women, ages 18-45, who self-identify as black or African American.
Description
What will happen during the study?
- Complete a brief one-time survey either online or paper copy.
- The survey will ask will ask sensitive questions about health, recent or current pregnancies including outcomes from previous pregnancy, healthcare use, nutrition, exercise, drugs or alcohol use, breastfeeding, and domestic violence.
Incentive/compensation
- Participants have the option to enter into a drawing for 1 of 10 $25 Visa gift cards.
Additional information
Study title: Comparing Reproductive and Perinatal Health Behaviors and Outcomes Among African-born and US-born Black Women
The study is being conducted by Dr Brian Dixon, a Professor and Scientist at IU Fairbanks School of Public Health and Regenstrief Institute. It is funded by the National Library of Medicine.
Additional member of the study team is Opeyemi Ojo, a PhD candidate at IU Fairbanks School of Public Health.
To learn more about Brian Dixon and his research interests as well as Ope Ojo, please visit the links below:
Eligibility
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
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Conditions:
all
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Age: Between 18 Years - 45 Years
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Gender: Female
Inclusion Criteria:
- African or Black American woman
- Born in the United States or an African country
- Between the age of 15-45 years old.
Updated on
29 Apr 2024.
Study ID: 17624
Pre-Screener
