Table 2 Sample questions
Topic Areas and Examples of Questions from the Telephone Survey Instrument | |
|---|---|
Background | How many participants are included in the study? What is the focus of the research? What biological samples are collected from participants? Does the research involve visits to participants' homes? |
Recruitment | How are participants recruited? Does recruitment take place at a single or multiple sites? |
Consent & Assent | Describe the initial consent process with the parent(s)? Describe any process for subsequent re-consent? When, if at all, is assent sought from a child? When, if at all, is a child considered to be capable of giving their own legally valid consent? |
Confidentiality | Are participant samples and records coded? How long will samples and other information be held? Who has access to samples and information? |
Sensitive Information | Do you have policies/procedures in place for handling situations where researchers may have concerns that a child is suffering from abuse or neglect? Are you aware of any law in your jurisdiction that requires you to report concerns about child abuse/neglect? |
Disclosure of Results | What results, if any, will be disclosed to participants? Does your study have a written policy regarding the communication of results? |
Withdrawal | What are the procedures for permitting a participant to withdraw from the cohort? How are information and biological samples handled if a participant withdraws? |