TITLE OF STUDY
Gender and Anxiety Levels during the Covid-19 Pandemic
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Sara Foreman
386-336-2285
Sforeman@my365.bellevue.edu
PURPOSE OF STUDY
You are being asked to take part in a research study. Before you decide to participate in this study, it is important that you understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please read the following information carefully. Please ask the researcher if there is anything that is not clear or if you need more information.
The purpose of this study is to observe anxiety levels related to the Covid-19 pandemic
STUDY PROCEDURES
You will complete a survey that will first ask you demographic questions, then ask you questions regarding your feelings and thoughts regarding the pandemic.
This survey is taken one time and should take about 15 minutes to complete.
RISKS
There are minimal risks associated with this study. You may experience negative thoughts while completing this survey. You may stop this survey at any time with no negative consequences.
You may decline to answer any or all questions and you may terminate your involvement at any time if you choose.
BENEFITS
There will be no direct benefit to you for your participation in this study. However, we hope that the information obtained from this study may help further the knowledge on anxiety related to the pandemic.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Please do not write any identifying information on your survey.
Participant data will be kept confidential except in cases where the researcher is legally obligated to report specific incidents. These incidents include, but may not be limited to, incidents of abuse and suicide risk.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions at any time about this study, or you experience adverse effects as the result of participating in this study, you may contact the researcher whose contact information is provided on the first page. If you have questions regarding your rights as a research participant, or if problems arise which you do not feel you can discuss with the Primary Investigator, please contact the Institutional Review Board at (865) 354-3000, ext. 4822.
VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION
Your participation in this study is voluntary. It is up to you to decide whether or not to take part in this study. If you decide to take part in this study, you will be asked to sign a consent form. After you sign the consent form, you are still free to withdraw at any time and without giving a reason. Withdrawing from this study will not affect the relationship you have, if any, with the researcher. If you withdraw from the study before data collection is completed, your data will be returned to you or destroyed.
CONSENT
I have read and I understand the provided information and have had the opportunity to ask questions. I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I am free to withdraw at any time, without giving a reason and without cost. I understand that I will be given a copy of this consent form. I voluntarily agree to take part in this study.