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Are you a parent of an adolescent (age 11-17)?
Volunteers are needed for this study.
This research study is seeking parents of both males and females to complete five online surveys describing their experiences with vaccine information and thoughts about vaccinations.
Who Can Volunteer?
- Adult parents and guardians of an adolescent.
- Individuals who read and understand English.
- Individuals with an email address.
What Will Participants Do?
- Complete one online survey following their child’s appointment and then every 3 months for 12 months (5 surveys in total).
- May receive vaccine information.
What Will Participants Receive?
- Participants will receive a $25 gift card after completing each of the first four online surveys, and a $50 gift card for completing the final online survey ($150 total for five surveys).
Learn More
- All answers are confidential and will not be shared with anyone outside the study team.
- Participation is limited to one per family.
- To determine your eligibility, complete the screener:
- Click here to go to the screener
- For additional information, please call Chelsea at 717-531-0003, ext. 289499 or email ckeller@psu.edu.
- This research has been approved by the Institutional Review Board, under federal regulations at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine as IRB #15734.
Meet the Study Director
William A. Calo, PhD, JD, MPH
Dr. Calo is an assistant professor in Penn State College of Medicine’s departments of Public Health Sciences & Family and Community Medicine.
His research interests include:
- Vaccine communication
- Cancer prevention
- Reduction of health disparities among minority and rural populations
Mail: Dr. William Calo
90 Hope Drive
Mail Code A210
Hershey, PA 17033
90 Hope Drive
Mail Code A210
Hershey, PA 17033
This research has been approved by the Institutional Review Board, under federal regulations at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine as IRB #15734.