We want to know more about adult (18 years or older) handwashing behavior, beliefs and barriers, which will help in developing educational programs in the future.

 

Why is this research being done?

Proper handwashing is an important health behavior that can help reduce transmission of certain infectious diseases, including COVID-19, yet we know very little about people's current handwashing behavior and beliefs.

How long will the research last? 

Completing the survey will take about 5-10 minutes. 

 

What happens if I say “Yes, I want to be in this research”?

You will be asked to complete an anonymous, online survey regarding your personal handwashing behavior, beliefs about and barriers to handwashing.

What happens if I do not want to be in this research?

Completing the survey is voluntary. You can decide not to participate by not proceeding. 

 

Is there any way being in this study could harm me?

There are no sensitive questions in this survey that should cause discomfort. If needed, you may skip any question you do not wish to answer, or exit the survey at any point.   

  

What happens to the information collected for the research?

Survey data will be collected within the secure, Qualtrics system. For more information, visit: https://www.qualtrics.com/security-statement/

No personal identifiable data will be collected, such as your name, IP address, email or other contact information. Data is only accessible to the research team for research purposes.

 

Who can I talk to? 

 

Please feel free to ask questions regarding this research. You can contact the investigators if you have additional questions or concerns: 

 

Mark D. Faries, PhD, (email) mark.faries@ag.tamu.edu, (phone) 979-458-0345 

 

You may also contact the Human Research Protection Program at Texas A&M University (which is a group of people who review the research to protect your rights) by phone at 1-979-458-4067, toll free at 1-855-795-8636, or by email at irb@tamu.edu for: 

* additional help with any questions about the research 

* voicing concerns or complaints about the research 

* obtaining answers to questions about your rights as a research participant 

* concerns in the event the research staff could not be reached 

* the desire to talk to someone other than the research staff  

 

If you want a copy of this consent for your records, you can print it from the screen. 

 

If you DO NOT wish to participate, please close out this window.

 

If you DO wish to participate, please click the arrow to proceed to the survey.