Remote Health Message Research Study
Researchers at The Ohio State University College of Public Health are conducting a remote study on health messaging.
Fast Facts
Ages 18-35
Currently Smokes Cigarettes/Uses Nicotine Vapes
Compensation Provided
Conducted Online
Study Background
Ohio State University is studying health messaging among young adults.
Researchers are investigating how messaging affects behavior.
Participants will complete surveys remotely, receiving periodic text messages and emails to remind them about study participation and survey completion.
Findings from this study will help us to understand public health issues for young adults.
Join our compensated study!
Study Background
Ohio State University is studying health messaging among young adults.
Researchers are investigating how messaging affects behavior.
Participants will complete surveys remotely, receiving periodic text messages and emails to remind them about study participation and survey completion.
Findings from this study will help us to understand public health issues for young adults.
Join our compensated study!
Additional Information
The purpose of this research study is to understand how health messaging affects behavior in young adults.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18-35
- Currently smokes cigarettes or uses nicotine vapes
- Have a phone that can send and receive text messages
- Have a reliable internet connection and Zoom capabilities
Once enrolled, this study involves:
- Baseline to 6-week follow up survey:
- Participants will receive an text message 3 days per week for a total of 6 weeks
- We will also send a weekly prompt via texting for participants to complete
- 6-week Survey:
- Participants will be texted and emailed a link to complete survey questions
- 6-week Interview:
- This interview will be conducted via Zoom
- A number of participants will be randomly selected to participate in this interview
- 12-week Survey:
- Participants will be texted and emailed a link to complete survey questions
Compensation is provided up to $200 for your participation.
Compensation Breakdown:
- $30 for baseline
- $40 for 6-week follow up
- $50 for 12-week follow up
- $5 each time you respond to a weekly text message prompt (up to $30 total)
- $50 for completing the interview
Participants are responsible for standard texting/data rates when receiving and sending texts for the study.