Colon Cancer, Obesity
Conditions
Keywords
cancer, obesity, personal responsibility
Brief summary
The study concerns a survey of attitudes of the public on issues around personal responsibility for health and the use of financial incentives to promote health in the U.S. and Germany. All data are gathered anonymously through online platforms. Two separate professional panel providers are used for access to members of the public. All participants are people who have voluntarily joined a survey panel in the past through an informed consent process and currently serve as panel members.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Pennsylvania
Study design
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* none other than age
Exclusion criteria
* none other than age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Survey respondents are presented with scenarios that seek to elicit views and attitudes on the concepts of personal responsibility, and the acceptability of financial incentives. The analysis will present these views and attitudes in aggregate form. | 2 weeks | Attitudes are measured using 5 point Likert scales, indicating the extent of agreement or disagreement with particular scenarios or questions. Other forms of multiple choice options are also used, in which respondents express their preferences by selecting one option over others. At the end of the surveys, an open text box is provided for general comments. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed