AN ASSESSMENT OF THE QUALITY AND IMPACT OF E-HEALTH IN NIGERIA

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR: DR. SHANNON GALVIN

SITE INVESTIGATOR: IBUKUN FOWE (GRADUATE STUDENT)

SUPPORTED BY: NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

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WHY AM I BEEN ASKED TO TAKE PART IN THIS RESEARCH?

We are asking you to take part in this research study because we are trying to learn more about how health Technology providers in Nigeria identify new areas of health technology needs

WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT RESEARCH STUDY

● Whether or not you take part is up to you.

● You can choose not to take part.

● You can agree to take part and later change your mind.

● Your decision will not be held against you.

WHO CAN I TALK TO?

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints, or think the research has hurt you, talk to the student investigator, Ibukun Fowe at ibkfowe@u.northwestern.edu. This research has been reviewed and approved by an Institutional Review Board (“IRB”). You may talk to them at (312) 503-9338 or irb@northwestern.edu if:

● Your questions, concerns, or complaints are not being answered by the research team.

● You cannot reach the research team.

● You want to talk to someone besides the research team.

● You have questions about your rights as a research participant.

● You want to get information or provide input about this research

WHY IS THIS RESEARCH BEING DONE?

The research is being conducted to understand the challenges that providers of health technology encounter in determining their next project or area of focus, and which resource or resources (if any), guide and help them to identify existing gaps in access to e – health in Nigeria?

WHAT HAPPENS IF I SAY  “YES, I WANT TO BE IN THIS RESEARCH”?

If you agree to participate, you will be asked to complete an online survey regarding your participation in the design, production and implementation of any e – health application in Nigeria.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOT WANT TO BE IN THIS RESEARCH?

You can decide not to participate in this research and it will not be held against you.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I SAY “YES”, BUT I CHANGE MY MIND LATER?

You can leave the research at any time and it will not be held against you. To do so, simply exit the survey. Any data already collected will not be saved.

IS THERE ANY WAY BEING IN THIS STUDY COULD BE BAD FOR ME?

There is minimal risk to participation in the study. You can skip any question you do not wish to answer, or exit the survey at any point

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE INFORMATION COLLECTED FOR THIS RESEARCH?

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All collected information will be kept on a password protected computer only accessible by the research team. Your name will not be recorded with your completed survey form. The results of the research study may be published, but your name will not be used.

WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?

If you agree to take part in this research study, there will be no monetary compensation nor any direct personal benefits derived from participation in the survey.

CONSENT

If you want a copy of this consent for your records, you can print it from the screen. If you wish to participate, you can scroll down to the survey. If you do not wish to participate in this study, please close this page or browser.

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