scholarly journals Email Vs. Instagram Recruitment Strategies For Online Survey Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-77
Author(s):  
Rafael R. Moraes ◽  
Marcos B. Correa ◽  
Ândrea Daneris ◽  
Ana B. Queiroz ◽  
João P. Lopes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Recruitment Strategies ◽  
The Public ◽  
Conversion Rates ◽  
Methodological Aspects ◽  
E Mail

Abstract In this study, we describe a method for reaching a target population (i.e., dentists practicing in Brazil) to engage in survey research using traditional e-mail invites and recruitment campaigns created on Instagram. This study addresses methodological aspects and compares respondents reached by different methods. A pre-tested questionnaire was used and participants were recruited for 10 days via a source list of email addresses and two discrete Instagram organic open campaigns. A total of 3,122 responses were collected: 509 participants were recruited by email (2.1% response rate) and 2,613 by the two Instagram campaigns (20.7% and 11.7% conversion rates), respectively. Response/min collection rates in the first 24 h ranged between 0.23 (email) and 1.09 (first campaign). In total, 98.8% of all responses were received in the first 48 h for the different recruitment strategies. There were significant differences for all demographic variables (p< 0.001) between email and Instagram respondents, except for sex (p=0.37). Instagram respondents were slightly older, had more professional experience (years in practice), and a higher graduate education level than email respondents. Moreover, most email and Instagram respondents worked in the public sector and private practice, respectively. Although both strategies could collect responses from all Brazilian regions, email responses were slightly better distributed across the five territorial areas compared to Instagram. This study provides evidence that survey recruitment of a diverse, large population sample using Instagram is feasible. However, combination of email and Instagram recruitment led to a more diverse population and improved response rates.

scholarly journals Email vs. Instagram recruitment strategies for online survey research

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael R Moraes ◽  
Marcos B Correa ◽  
Ândrea Daneris ◽  
Ana B Queiroz ◽  
João P Lopes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Education ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Recruitment Strategies ◽  
The Public ◽  
Conversion Rates ◽  
E Mail

In this study, we describe and evaluate a method for reaching a target population (i.e., dentists practicing in Brazil) to engage in survey research using traditional e-mail invites compared with recruitment campaigns created on Instagram. A pre-tested questionnaire was used and participants were recruited for 10 days via a source list of email addresses and two discrete Instagram organic open campaigns. A total of 3,122 responses were collected: 509 participants were recruited by email (2.1% response rate) and 2,613 by the two Instagram campaigns (20.7% and 11.7% conversion rates), respectively. Response/min collection rates in the first 24 h ranged between 0.23 (email) and 1.09 (first campaign). In total, 98.8% of all responses were received in the first 48 h for the different recruitment strategies. There were significant differences for all demographic variables (p<0.001) between email and Instagram respondents, except for sex (p=0.373). Instagram respondents were slightly older, had more professional experience (years in practice), and a higher graduate education level than email respondents. Moreover, most email and Instagram respondents worked in the public sector and private practice, respectively. Although both strategies could collect responses from all Brazilian regions, email responses were slightly better distributed across the five territorial areas compared to Instagram. In conclusion, this study provides evidence that survey recruitment of a large sample using Instagram is feasible. However, using Instagram to engage participants is challenging and has limitations that warrant further investigation. Combination of email and Instagram recruitment led to a more diverse population and improved response rates.

scholarly journals Características epidemiológicas da população brasileira e implicações à condução de pesquisas clínicas / Epidemiological characteristics of the Brazilian population and implications for the conduction of clinical research

2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Marina De Carvalho Souza Ferreira ◽  
Luis Lopez Martinez
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Clinical Research ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Brazilian Population ◽  
Diverse Groups ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics ◽  
Burden Of Diseases

Objetivo: A Pesquisa Clínica (PC) é um meio fundamental para a redução da carga de doenças mundialmente, proporcionando o desenvolvimento de terapias inovadoras, seguras e eficazes. Para tanto, necessita-se considerar que os participantes nela incluídos sejam representativos da população alvo do produto estudado, garantindo a confiabilidade e a capacidade de generalização dos resultados obtidos. Logo, a inclusão de grupos diversificados resulta, futuramente, em uma maior qualidade na prestação de assistência à saúde. Com isso, buscou-se caracterizar a população brasileira, gerando informações que possam ser relevantes e atrativas para a realização de PC no país, destacando-se a importância da diversidade genética na amostra populacional a ser alocada em PC. Material e Método: Levantamento através de bases de dados científicas e governamentais.  Resultados e Conclusão: A realização de PC no Brasil, além de representar oportunidades de benefícios econômicos, técnicos e estruturais para o país, possui a qualidade de incluir uma população numerosa, composta por uma grande variedade étnico-racial, podendo representar uma vantagem competitiva e estratégica na escolha de países para realização de estudos multicêntricos internacionais.Descritores: Pesquisa Clínica, Estudo Clínico, Epidemiologia, População, BrasilABSTRACTObjective: Clinical Research (CR) is a fundamental path to reduce the burden of diseases worldwide by providing the development of innovative, safe and effective therapies, mainly through clinical trials. Therefore, the design of a CR needs to consider that the participants included are representative of the target population of the studied product, guaranteeing the reliability and generalization of the results. Thus, the inclusion of diverse groups results in a higher quality in the provision of healthcare. Thereby, we sought to characterize the Brazilian population, generating information that may be relevant and attractive to the development of CR in that country, highlighting the importance of genetic diversity in the population sample to be allocated in CR. Material and Methods: Survey through scientific and governmental databases. Results and Conclusion: Brazil, in addition to providing economic, technical and structural benefits for the development of clinical research, has a large population and comprises a large ethnic-racial variety, which may represent a competitive and strategic advantage in the choice of countries to perform multicenter and international studies.Keywords:, Clinical Research, Clinical Study, Epidemiology, Population, Brazil

scholarly journals Knowledge and Perceptions of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners Within the UK Adult Population

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 444
Author(s):  
Grace Farhat ◽  
Fleur Dewison ◽  
Leo Stevenson
Keyword(s):  
Risk Perception ◽  
Weight Status ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
The Public ◽  
Body Weight Status ◽  
The Impact

Non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) are popular sugar substitutes that can help in weight and diabetes management, but concerns regarding their use have been raised by the public. This study aimed to investigate knowledge, benefits and safety perceptions of NNS in a sample of UK adults. The impact of knowledge dissemination on the change in perceptions was also examined. An online survey was distributed through social media platforms and UK Universities and was completed by 1589 participants aged 18 years and above. Results showed a high-risk perception of NNS and a lack of knowledge in regulations in nearly half the population sample. The artificial attributes of NNS further limited their acceptance. Risk perception has been significantly linked to a lower consumption of sweeteners (p < 0.001) and was affected by gender, occupation, education levels, age and body weight status. Information dissemination significantly reduced risk perception and increased awareness of the benefits of NNS. Results suggest that developing effective communication strategies to educate consumers, potentially through trusted health government agencies and professional bodies, can help them to make informed choices. Education of health professionals could also be valuable in reassuring the public of the benefits of NNS.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Beliefs towards Universal Safety Precautions to flatten the curve during Novel Coronavirus Disease (nCOVID-19) Pandemic among general Public in India: Explorations from a National Perspective

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sai Krishna Gudi ◽  
Krishna Undela ◽  
Rajesh Venkataraman ◽  
Uday Venkat Mateti ◽  
Manik Chhabra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Public ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
P Value ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Knowledge And Beliefs ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

AbstractBackgroundThe novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is being considered as the most serious health threat that the world has never witnessed in the recent times and significantly affecting the daily routine of mankind by emerging as a global pandemic. Yet, as there is no treatment nor a vaccine that was approved so far, universal safety precautions (USPs) and mitigating strategies are the only way to deal with this emergency crisis. However, knowledge and beliefs towards USPs among the general public in countries such as India with a large population are lacking.MethodsA prospective, cross-sectional, web-based online survey was conducted among the general public in India during March 2020. A 20-item self-administered survey questionnaire was developed and randomly distributed among the public using google document forms through social media networks. Descriptive statistics were used in representing the study characteristics, and the Chi-square test was used in assessing the associations among the study variables with a p-value of < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.ResultsOf 1287 participants, 1117 have given their consent of willingness and completed the questionnaire with a response rate of 86.8%. The mean age of the study participants was 28.8 ± 10.9 years, where the majority of them belong to the age category <25 years, and sex was equally distributed. Based upon the socio-demographic information, the majority were post-graduates (32.9%), professional job holders (45%) and belonged to the upper-middle (40%) economic class. Overall, the knowledge and beliefs towards USPs and mitigating strategies among participants varied between moderate to high, with statistically significant associations with their socio-demographic characteristics.ConclusionsAlthough the knowledge and beliefs of the general public in India towards USPs are encouraging, there is a need for long-term educational interventions as the dynamics and severity of COVID-19 have been changing day-by-day rapidly. The findings of this study could guide the public health authorities in making and implementing decisions to combat this pandemic.

scholarly journals Fragmented sleep relates to hallucinations across perceptual modalities in the general population

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sanne G. Brederoo ◽  
Janna N. de Boer ◽  
Jacqueline de Vries ◽  
Mascha M. J. Linszen ◽  
Iris E. C. Sommer
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Hygiene Measures ◽  
Perceptual Modalities

AbstractAlthough previous studies reported a link between sleep problems and the occurrence of hallucinations, more detailed information is needed to translate this association into clinical practice. This study investigates sleep quality and its relation to prevalence, type, content, and phenomenology of hallucinations, using an online survey in a large population sample (n = 10,299). Based on community-based cluster analysis, four groups could be distinguished that differed in terms of sleep quality. Our results confirm previous studies in showing that poor sleep is associated with the occurrence of hallucinations, and extend previous results on a number of aspects. First, we show that particularly fragmented sleep relates to the occurrence of hallucinations. Second, we show that this is the case for hallucinations across the auditory, visual, olfactory, and tactile domains. Third, our results show that fragmented sleep not only relates to the occurrence, but also to the content, frequency, duration, and associated distress of hallucinations. Finally, compared to poor sleep, good sleep quality is associated with hallucinations that are less negative and disruptive. We conclude that sleep hygiene measures could have a large positive impact on individuals whose fragmented sleep underlies the occurrence of bothersome hallucinations.

Knowledge and Beliefs towards Universal Safety Precautions to flatten the Curve during Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic among the General Public in India: Explorations from a National Perspective (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sai Krishna Gudi ◽  
Manik Chhabra ◽  
Krishna Undela ◽  
Rajesh Venkataraman ◽  
Uday Venkat Mateti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Public ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
P Value ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Knowledge And Beliefs

BACKGROUND Background: The novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is being considered as the most serious health threat that the world has never witnessed in the recent times and significantly affecting the daily routine of mankind by emerging as a global pandemic. As there is no treatment nor a vaccine that was approved so far, universal safety precautions (USPs) and mitigating strategies are the only way to deal with this emergency crisis. However, studies on knowledge and beliefs towards USPs among the general public in countries such as India with a large population are lacking. OBJECTIVE Objective: The goal of this study is to assess the knowledge and beliefs towards universal safety precautions during COVID-19 pandemic among the general public in India. METHODS Methods: A cross-sectional, web-based online survey was conducted among the general public in India during March 2020. A 20-item validated, a self-administered survey questionnaire was developed and randomly distributed among the public using Google Forms through social media networks. Descriptive statistics were used in representing the study characteristics, and the Chi-square test was used in assessing the associations among the study variables with a p-value of < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. RESULTS Results: Of 1287 participants, 1117 have given their consent of willingness and completed the questionnaire with a response rate of 86.8%. The mean age of the study participants was 28.8 ± 10.9 years, and based upon the socio-demographic information, the majority were post-graduates (32.9%), professional job holders (45%) and belonged to the upper-middle (40%) economic class. Overall, the average correct responses of knowledge (~63%) and beliefs (~83%) towards USPs and mitigating strategies among participants varied between moderate to high, with statistically significant associations with their socio-demographic characteristics. CONCLUSIONS Conclusions: Although the knowledge and beliefs of the general public in India towards USPs are encouraging, there is a need for long-term educational interventions as the dynamics and severity of COVID-19 have been changing day-by-day rapidly. The findings of this study could guide the public health authorities in making and implementing decisions to combat this pandemic. CLINICALTRIAL N/A

scholarly journals Environmental health officers and climate change adaptation in British Columbia

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura McKelvey ◽  
BCIT School of Health Sciences, Environmental Health ◽  
Helen Heacock
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Climate Change ◽  
British Columbia ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Climate Change Adaptation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Climate Change Impacts ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Public ◽  
E Mail

  Background: The average annual temperatures in British Columbia have been steadily increasing in recent history and are expected to continue to rise. Climate change impacts have a significant effect on public health, and adaptation to these changes is necessary. Environmental health officers (EHOs) are in a position to deliver climate change adaptation programs in public health. The purpose of this study was to assess EHO perception of climate change adaption and identify knowledge or policy gaps. Methods: A self-administered online survey created used Google Forms was distributed through e-mail and social media to EHOs in BC. The survey asked for demographics information, beliefs about climate change, adaption, and public health. Chi-square tests and descriptive statistics were used to analyze results. Results: There was a significant association found between working in a mixed urban and rural environment and the incorporation of climate change adaptation into practice and the belief that climate change has impacted public health in BC. No association was found between years of experience and incorporation of adaptation. Conclusion: While EHOs generally recognize the public health impacts of climate change, there are many barriers preventing EHO involvement in climate change adaptation.  

scholarly journals The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Working Conditions, Employment, Career Development and Well-Being of Refugee Researchers

Societies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Ourania Tzoraki ◽  
Svetlana Dimitrova ◽  
Marin Barzakov ◽  
Saad Yaseen ◽  
Vasilis Gavalas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Public Authorities ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Home Setting ◽  
The Public ◽  
Work From Home ◽  
The Impact

The ongoing ‘refugee crisis’ of the past years has led to the migration of refugee researchers (RRs) to European countries. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, RRs often had to work from home and/or to continue their social, cultural and economic integration process under new conditions. An online survey carried out to explore the impact of the pandemic on the refugee researchers showed that RRs found it difficult to adapt their everyday working life to the ‘home’ setting. The majority have had neither a suitable work environment at home nor the appropriate technology. Although they stated that they are rather pleased with the measures taken by the public authorities, they expressed concern about their vulnerability due to their precarious contracts and the bureaucratic asylum procedures, as the pandemic has had a negative impact on these major issues. The majority of RRs working in academia seem not to have been affected at all as far as their income is concerned, while the majority of those employed in other sectors became unemployed during the pandemic (58%). Recommendations are provided to the public authorities and policy makers to assist RRs to mitigate the consequences of the pandemic on their life.

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