March 2, 2022
Need More Information About this Research?
University of Washington
Information Statement
Thank you for your interest in this research study. This study is being conducted by researchers at the University of Washington, University of Nebraska, Georgia State University, and Washington State University.
The following information is meant to help you decide if you want to be in this study or not. If you’d like to ask questions about the study, please email us at Vaccine-Research@uw.edu.
Why is this research being done?
We’re developing a study on vaccine hesitancy and are looking for feedback from young adults about its content, design, and delivery.
What will I be asked to do now?
You’ll first be asked to complete a short survey to see if the study is right for you. This survey will ask about your background (e.g., age, gender identity) and vaccination status. The surveys are not reviewed in real-time. The screening will take 2-5 minutes and you won’t receive compensation.
What if it’s a good fit?
If eligible for the study, you’ll be asked to complete a one-time session over zoom. The session will involve a brief survey followed by a 1-on-1 interview with research staff.
You’ll read the study materials and provide feedback on the content. Topics discussed will include young adults’ vaccination rates and attitudes, as well as young adults’ alcohol use. During the interview, you won’t be asked about your personal experiences, but rather what you think young adults your age would say about the content (e.g., is it relevant, understandable, what would you change if you could).
The interview will be recorded so that specific changes to the intervention content and design can be made. The zoom session will take no more than one hour and you’ll receive a $20 e-gift card. It would be emailed to you shortly after the session ends.
What happens if I do not want to be in this research?
Your participation is voluntary. You can choose not to enroll in the study. If you enroll, but no longer want to participate, you can withdraw at any time. If you decide to withdraw, no other information will be collected, but anything you provided will be retained.
What happens if I say yes, but I change my mind later?
You can stop participating at any time. You can withdraw by contacting research staff.
Is there any way that being in this study could be bad for me?
There may be some risks. Possible risks include answering questions on sensitive topics. It’s possible that answering these questions might make you feel uncomfortable. You should complete this survey in a private place. Your responses will be private and confidential. You can stop participating at any time.
Will being in this study help me in any way?
There may be no direct benefit to you, but you may learn more about yourself and have the opportunity to discuss vaccine hesitancy among young adults.
Will my participation be confidential?
We have taken steps to protect you from the risks mentioned above. Your survey responses will be confidential. Surveys are completed using a secure server to protect your confidentiality.
Data will be identified by a PIN (personal identification number) that is randomly generated for research purposes. Only the researchers will know the PIN. Your contact information will be stored separately from your survey responses in password protected files on password protected computers.
All data will be retained indefinitely. All links between your identifying information and data will be destroyed at the end of the study according to records retention requirements. You won’t be identified in any research reports or presentations.
What else do I need to know?
Research staff can withdraw or exclude you from the study at any point for any reason. If you feel you have been harmed by the study, please contact Dr. Scott Graupensperger by email (Vaccine-Research@uw.edu).
If you have questions about your rights as a research subject, you can contact the University of Washington Human Subjects Division at (206) 543-0098 or hsdinfo@uw.edu.