Category: Frequently Asked Questions

You can read over additional information and begin the online survey:

https://www.uwhealthprojects.com/Illume6Collector/WHS_S_C11

Participation in this research is voluntary, and you are free to skip over any questions you do not want to answer or to stop participating at any time. All of your data will be kept confidential.

Your participation is completely confidential. Data will be identified by a PIN randomly generated for research purposes. Your contact information and your study data will be stored in separate locations, but will be linked by your PIN. The PIN is the only way to link your contact information to the data that we collect from you. Only you and the researchers will know the PIN. You will not be identified in any research reports or presentations of this research. Data identified only by the PIN may be shared with other researchers doing similar work on other campuses, and/or be combined with data from other campuses in some research reports. Your name and contact information will be accessible only to research staff for the purposes of contacting you to complete the study, and will be stored separately from your data on computers with password protection and in locked file cabinets. The online surveys will be completed using a secure server supporting 256-bit encryption, which provides the highest available level of protection for your confidentiality.

There is minimal risk for participating in the Washington Young Adult Health Survey. The risks associated with participation are primarily related to the sensitivity of some of the questions. You will be asked about thoughts, feelings, and personal difficulties that may be private, as well as behaviors such as alcohol & drug use. These questions may make you feel uncomfortable or may seem intrusive, or you may become concerned about your drinking or other health behaviors as you answer the questions. In addition, you are asked to report on illegal behaviors, such as drinking under the legal age, or using controlled substances. As a participant, you are free to skip over any questions you do not wish to answer.

If you are eligible and you complete the online survey, you will be paid $15 in the form of an Amazon.com gift card.

The Washington Young Adult Health Survey depends on our participants and the information you share with us helps us create a more accurate portrayal of young adults’ health behaviors. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort it takes to be a participant and we value the thoughts and comments from every person who participates. Your willingness to report your responses as accurately and honestly as you can is what makes our project a success.

Your friend can participate. Give all of your friends the opportunity to participate, like or share the Washington Young Adult Health Survey on Facebook and Instagram!

Refer a Friend:

1. Send them to Facebook and Instagram!
2. Send them the website URL: sites.uw.edu/uwdbhr/
3. Send them directly to the survey!

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email us at uwdbhr@uw.edu or call us at 206-685-5679 (available Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm).