Online Cancer Prevention Program
Several state universities in the West are conducting an online program to better understand how to reduce behaviors that may lead to cancer later in life in young adults.
Fast Facts
Using social media regularly
Ages 18-26
Earn up to $135
Rural Counties in the Western States
Online Program Background
Researchers at several state universities in the West are conducting a study to investigate how social media can affect the risky behaviors in young adults that may lead to cancer later in life.
In this study, young adults in rural counties in the Western states (e.g. Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming) will join a private Facebook group where they will receive messages about living a healthy lifestyle for up to one year.
Participants will also be asked to complete six surveys during the course of the study. Participants will receive $135 for completing all surveys and for their time in the Facebook group
Online Program Background
Researchers at several state universities in the West are conducting a study to investigate how social media can affect the risky behaviors in young adults that may lead to cancer later in life.
In this study, young adults in rural counties in the Western states (e.g. Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Wyoming) will join a private Facebook group where they will receive messages about living a healthy lifestyle for up to one year.
Participants will also be asked to complete six surveys during the course of the study. Participants will receive $135 for completing all surveys and for their time in the Facebook group
Additional Information
In this study, researchers at several state universities in the West are investigating how to curb behaviors in young adults that may lead to cancer later in life using social media.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18-26
- Live in rural counties in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming
- Use social media regularly
- Willing to join a private Facebook group for up to a year
- Speak and read English
Exclusion Criteria:
- Currently pregnant
- Participated in community engagement or the pilot for this study
After completing the first survey, participants will be randomized into 1 of 4 groups. Group 1 will join a private Facebook group shortly after completing the baseline. Group 2 will join a private Facebook group after the 3-month follow-up survey. Group 3 will join a private Facebook group after the 6-month follow-up survey. Group 4 will join a private Facebook group after the 9-month follow-up survey. All study activities will occur virtually.
Participants will be paid $30 for completing the first survey, $15 for the 3-month follow-up survey, $15 for the 6-month follow-up survey, $15 for the 9-month follow-up survey, $30 for the 12-month follow-up survey, and $30 for the 24-month follow-up survey.
There is no cost for you to participate in our study.