#183
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 11:43:51 -0500
From: "Telljohann, Susan K." <STelljo@UTNET.UTOLEDO.EDU>
Subject: Research and Ethics Question
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Dear Colleagues -=20
I would like your opinion on an issue in which I am struggling. I have = a
master's student who is doing a thesis. She has sent a survey to 600 = a random
sample of entry level health education teacher throughout the = country (she
used a purchased mailing list). The survey will be used to = assess their
perceptions of their teacher preparation programs in a = variety of areas. It is
our hope that we will be able to determine = areas in which teacher preparation
programs may want to examine their = current preparation experiences.
Currently, we are receiving a poor response rate. We did not provide a = $1.00
incentive to the participants, but we did include a stamped, = pre-addressed
envelope for the return of the completed survey.
To increase the response rate, I would like to include a $1.00 incentive = to
try to boost the return rate. Some of my colleagues have expressed = their
opinion that it is unethical to do this. I would appreciate your = insight into
this issue.
Susan Telljohann, HSD, CHES
The University of Toledo
The Department of Public Health and Rehabilitative Services Mail Stop # 119
2801W. Bancroft Toledo, OH 43606
Office # (419) 530-4369
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#184
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 17:31:27 -0000
From: "Buhi, Eric R" <buhi@NEO.TAMU.EDU>
Subject: Re: Research and Ethics Question
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Susan,
Generally, there is nothing inappropriate with mailing a $1 bill with each and
every survey you send out, as a pre-incentive for participating. I think the
scenario changes if you were to send $1 bills only 'after' respondents completed
and returned the surveys. Depending on how you design your survey
administration, the latter option may break confidentiality/anonymity. This,
really, would be an IRB issue...so I would recommend you check with them FIRST.
Don Dillman provides a nice summary on the incentive debate in his 2000 book,
"Mail and Internet Surveys: The Tailored Design Method." His cites studies
favoring the pre-(financial)incentive, and, conversely, provides weak evidence
for promising payment after survey completion. He also states that cash,
especially for incentives as small as $1, is better to send than checks (for
$1).
Eric
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Eric Buhi, MPH, CHES
Doctoral student in health education
Texas A&M University
Department of Health and Kinesiology
166 Read, TAMU 4243
College Station, TX 77843-4243
(979)458-0097
buhi@tamu.edu
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> Dear Colleagues -
>
> I would like your opinion on an issue in which I am struggling. I
> have a
master's student who is doing a thesis. She has sent a survey to 600 a random
sample of entry level health education teacher throughout the country (she used
a purchased mailing list). The survey will be used to assess their perceptions
of their teacher preparation programs in a variety of areas. It is our hope that
we will be able to determine areas in which teacher preparation programs may
want to examine their current preparation experiences.
>
> Currently, we are receiving a poor response rate. We did not provide
> a
$1.00 incentive to the participants, but we did include a stamped, pre-
addressed envelope for the return of the completed survey.
>
> To increase the response rate, I would like to include a $1.00
> incentive to
try to boost the return rate. Some of my colleagues have expressed their opinion
that it is unethical to do this. I would appreciate your insight into this
issue.
>
> Susan Telljohann, HSD, CHES
> The University of Toledo
> The Department of Public Health and Rehabilitative Services Mail Stop
> # 119 2801W. Bancroft Toledo, OH 43606
>
> Office # (419) 530-4369
>
> FAX # - (419) 530-4759
>
>
>
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Texas A&M University
Department of Health and Kinesiology
166 Read, TAMU 4243
College Station, TX 77843-4243
(979)458-0097
buhi@tamu.edu
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#185
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 12:54:50 -0500
From: "Telljohann, Susan K." <STelljo@UTNET.UTOLEDO.EDU>
Subject: ethics of incentive
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Colleagues -=20
To those of you who responded to my question below - thank you. = However, I
want to make sure that individuals are clear about my = question. I have already
sent out the first wave of surveys and have = coded the surveys so that I know
which ones I have received (it is = confidential, but not anonymous). I want to
give the $1.00 incentive to = only those individuals who will get the 2nd
mailing. The individuals = who already mailed back their survey would not get a
2nd one sent to = them and therefore they would not receive $1.00. Is that
unethical?
Original Question: I would like your opinion on an issue in which I am =
struggling. I have a master's student who is doing a thesis. She has = sent a
survey to 600 a random sample of entry level health education = teacher
throughout the country (she used a purchased mailing list). The = survey will be
used to assess their perceptions of their teacher = preparation programs in a
variety of areas. It is our hope that we will = be able to determine areas in
which teacher preparation programs may = want to examine their current
preparation experiences.
Currently, we are receiving a poor response rate. We did not provide a = $1.00
incentive to the participants, but we did include a stamped, = pre-addressed
envelope for the return of the completed survey.
To increase the response rate, I would like to include a $1.00 incentive = to
try to boost the return rate. Some of my colleagues have expressed = their
opinion that it is unethical to do this. I would appreciate your = insight into
this issue.
Susan Telljohann, HSD, CHES
The University of Toledo
The Department of Public Health and Rehabilitative Services Mail Stop # 119
2801W. Bancroft Toledo, OH 43606
Office # (419) 530-4369
FAX # - (419) 530-4759
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#186
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 13:01:32 -0500
From: "Michael P. McNeil" <mpmcneil@TEMPLE.EDU>
Subject: Revised ACHA Tobacco Position Statement
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The revised ACHA Statement on Tobacco Use on College and University Campuses
(February 2005) is now available online.
In light of the significant health risks regarding the use of tobacco, ACHA has
adopted a “no tobacco use” policy and encourages colleges to be diligent in
their efforts to achieve a campuswide tobacco-free environment.
In the statement, ACHA recommends certain steps be taken to address policy,
prevention, and cessation as it pertains to tobacco issues, and acknowledges
that achieving a tobacco- free environment requires strong leadership and
support from the entire campus community.
You can access the Statement on Tobacco Use on College and University Campuses
via the ACHA website's "Information & Resources/Guidelines" area at the direct
link http://www.acha.org/info_resources/guidelines.cfm.
We express our sincere appreciation to the ACHA Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other
Drugs Committee for their commitment to revising this document.
______________________________________
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#187
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 18:09:13 -0000
From: "Buhi, Eric R" <buhi@NEO.TAMU.EDU>
Subject: Re: ethics of incentive
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This is still an IRB issue. They will judge whether it is "unethical" to ONLY
provide an incentive to those who haven't responded to your first survey
administration. Personally, I think it would be unfair to give your second-
round respondents an incentive when the first-round folks did not get one.
Eric Buhi
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> Colleagues -
>
> To those of you who responded to my question below - thank you.
> However, I
want to make sure that individuals are clear about my question. I have already
sent out the first wave of surveys and have coded the surveys so that I know
which ones I have received (it is confidential, but not anonymous). I want to
give the $1.00 incentive to only those individuals who will get the 2nd mailing.
The individuals who already mailed back their survey would not get a 2nd one
sent to them and therefore they would not receive $1.00. Is that unethical?
>
>
> Original Question: I would like your opinion on an issue in which I
> am
struggling. I have a master's student who is doing a thesis. She has sent a
survey to 600 a random sample of entry level health education teacher throughout
the country (she used a purchased mailing list). The survey will be used to
assess their perceptions of their teacher preparation programs in a variety of
areas. It is our hope that we will be able to determine areas in which teacher
preparation programs may want to examine their current preparation experiences.
>
> Currently, we are receiving a poor response rate. We did not provide
> a
$1.00 incentive to the participants, but we did include a stamped, pre-
addressed envelope for the return of the completed survey.
>
> To increase the response rate, I would like to include a $1.00
> incentive to
try to boost the return rate. Some of my colleagues have expressed their opinion
that it is unethical to do this. I would appreciate your insight into this
issue.
>
>
> Susan Telljohann, HSD, CHES
> The University of Toledo
> The Department of Public Health and Rehabilitative Services Mail Stop
> # 119 2801W. Bancroft Toledo, OH 43606
>
> Office # (419) 530-4369
>
> FAX # - (419) 530-4759
>
>
>
>
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Doctoral student in health education
Texas A&M University
Department of Health and Kinesiology
166 Read, TAMU 4243
College Station, TX 77843-4243
(979)458-0097
buhi@tamu.edu
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#188
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 14:19:22 -0500
From: "Zoske, Joseph" <jzoske@SIENA.EDU>
Subject: Re: Research and Ethics Question
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From a personal perspective, just this week I received a solicitation letter at
home from the NYS Dept of Health re a phone survey project on tobacco education
awareness among teenagers.
They are recruiting teens 13-16 for an interview that could last up to 25
minutes, and offer $10 to every participant! You can bet my 14 yr old is jumping
at the chance.
Joe Zoske, MS, MSW
Siena College
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> Dear Colleagues -
>
> I would like your opinion on an issue in which I am struggling. I
> have a
master's student who is doing a thesis. She has sent a survey to 600 a random
sample of entry level health education teacher throughout the country (she used
a purchased mailing list). The survey will be used to assess their perceptions
of their teacher preparation programs in a variety of areas. It is our hope that
we will be able to determine areas in which teacher preparation programs may
want to examine their current preparation experiences.
>
> Currently, we are receiving a poor response rate. We did not provide
> a
$1.00 incentive to the participants, but we did include a stamped, pre-
addressed envelope for the return of the completed survey.
>
> To increase the response rate, I would like to include a $1.00
> incentive to
try to boost the return rate. Some of my colleagues have expressed their opinion
that it is unethical to do this. I would appreciate your insight into this
issue.
>
> Susan Telljohann, HSD, CHES
> The University of Toledo
> The Department of Public Health and Rehabilitative Services Mail Stop
> # 119 2801W. Bancroft Toledo, OH 43606
>
> Office # (419) 530-4369
>
> FAX # - (419) 530-4759
>
>
>
>
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Texas A&M University
Department of Health and Kinesiology
166 Read, TAMU 4243
College Station, TX 77843-4243
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#189
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 14:44:23 -0500
From: "Michaela Conley, MA" <michaela@HPCAREER.NET>
Subject: Extra Cubbies Ticket!
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Hey there sports fans! Going to AAHPERD in Chicago?
We've got an extra ticket for the Cubbies game on Tuesday 4/12 @ 1:20.
Want to join us?
Just write your name on the back of a twenty dollar bill... (kidding)
Send your name & mailing address and we'll be glad to have you along!
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#190
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 16:54:14 -0500
From: Nancy Eichner <neichner@GWU.EDU>
Subject: CHHCS Grant Alerts - March 16, 2005
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CHHCS Grant Alerts - 3/16/05
VHA Health Foundation - Creating Better Health Through Innovation Program The
VHA Health Foundation announces funding for its Creating Better Health Through
Innovation Program. The purpose of this initiative is to improve the health of
individuals and communities through the adoption and adaptation of new ideas and
practices in the healthcare industry.
http://www.healthinschools.org/grants/ops266.asp
Fox Family Foundation - Children and Youth Service Programs in Los Angeles and
Santa Clara Counties, California The Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation has
announced a Request for Proposals for children and youth service programs in Los
Angeles and Santa Clara Counties, California.
http://www.healthinschools.org/grants/ops264.asp
Marshall Field's Announces Annual Community Grant Process Marshall Field's is
inviting nonprofit organizations to submit grant proposals through its Community
Giving Grant program. The program awards grants in three areas: 1) Education -
Early Childhood Reading, and Youth Leadership Development; 2) Health and Welfare
- Children and Family Wellness, and AIDS and Cancer Awareness, Research, and
Treatment; and 3) Arts and Culture - Accessibility to the Arts, and Education
through the Arts.
http://www.healthinschools.org/grants/ops265.asp
Nancy Eichner
Senior Program Manager
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW #505
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 466-3396
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#191
Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2005 17:05:02 -0500
From: Nancy Eichner <neichner@GWU.EDU>
Subject: CHHCS News Alert: Nutritionists Urge End to Reduced-Price School Meals
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CHHCS News Alert - 3/16/05
Nutritionists Urge End to Reduced-Price School Meals:
Testifying before a Senate committee yesterday, the president of the School
Nutrition Association, representing directors of school lunch and breakfast
programs around the country, urged Congress to eliminate the "reduced-price"
category in the federal school meals program.
http://www.healthinschools.org/2005/March16_alert.asp
Nancy Eichner
Senior Program Manager
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools 1350 Connecticut Ave. NW #505
Washington, DC 20036
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