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Permission to Take Part in a Human Research Study

 

Title of research study: “Colorado Flood Survivors Study”- protocol #13-0582 (IRB approved)

 

Investigator(s): University of Colorado, Natural Hazards Center

 

Courtney Welton-Mitchell, Email: CourtneyMitchell13@gmail.com

 

Leah James, Email:  leahemilyjames@gmail.com

 

RoseMarie Perez Foster, Email:  rosemarie.foster@colorado.edu

 

 

Why am I being invited to take part in a research study? We invite you to take part in a research study because we hope it will contribute to our understanding of how to better prepare people for disasters and support people in the aftermath of such events. We are inviting adults (at least 18 years old) who were residing in or near the following areas when the September 2013 Colorado flood occurred: Boulder, Longmont, Lyons, and Estes Park.

 

What should I know about a research study?

·         Whether or not you take part is up to you.

·         You can choose not to take part.

·         You can agree to take part and later change your mind.

·         Your decision will not be held against you.

 

Who can I talk to? If you have questions, concerns, or complaints you are welcome to contact the research team. The principal investigators for this project are listed above with contact information provided. If you have any questions or concerns about this project, or are feeling distressed, you can contact any of the investigators. This research has been reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board (“IRB”). You may also talk to them at (303) 735-3702 or irbadmin@colorado.edu if:

·         Your questions, concerns, or complaints are not being answered by the research team.

·         You cannot reach the research team.

·         You want to talk to someone besides the research team.

·         You have questions about your rights as a research subject.

·         You want to get information or provide input about this research.

 

Why is this research being done? We hope this research will contribute to our understanding of how to better prepare people for disasters and support people in the aftermath of such events.

 

How long will the research last? We expect that the online survey will take no more than 30 minutes of your time

 

How many people will be participate? We expect about 480 people will take the online survey.

 

What happens if I say yes, I want to be in this research? Participation will involve answering questions online about a variety of topics including disaster preparedness, previous stressful life events, your beliefs, mental health, coping and social support. The research team will donate $5 worth of useful goods to local charities supporting flood survivors for every person who reads through to the end of the survey (although it is fine if you choose not to answer certain questions).

 

What happens if I do not want to be in this research? You can decline to participate.

 

What happens if I say yes, but I change my mind later? You can stop answering questions at any time.

 

Is there any way being in this study could be bad for me? The risks associated with this study are minimal. However, some of the questions are about stressful life experiences. It is possible that these questions may be upsetting. At the end of the survey you will receive links to additional information on local mental health and other resources. As a reminder, this is completely voluntary and you are welcome to skip some questions, take a break or stop the survey at any time simply by logging out.

 

Will being in this study help me any way? We cannot promise any benefits to you or others based on your participation in this survey. However, some people enjoy the process of answering questions and providing feedback about the topics covered in the survey. By participating you are contributing to science and potentially helping flood survivors.

 

What happens to the information collected for the research? We will not collect your name or other identifying information. Your responses are anonymous.

 

Can I be removed from the research without my OK? The person in charge of the survey or the sponsor can remove you from the study. Possible reasons for removal include concern that the research may be harmful to you or if you do not meet the inclusion criteria.

 

What else do I need to know? This research is being funded by small grants to the PIs through the University of Colorado Natural Hazards Center, including some support from the Gilbert White Memorial Fund.

 

Clicking below indicates your permission to take park in this survey and confirms you are at least 18 years old.