You are invited to participate in a research study about health of the community. The purpose of this study is to understand community health through an online survey. The survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete. 

Your response will be completely anonymous unless you agree to provide your email contact. This email will only be used to contact you to invite you to participate in future related studies and does not obligate you to participating.


If you do not want to be included in this study, you may refuse to participate. Also, you may refuse to participate at any time during the survey. Your job, your grade, your relationship with the university, etc. will not be affected in any way if you refuse to participate.


At the conclusion of the survey you will have the right to request feedback about the results. You have the right to contact the principal researcher as listed below for any concerns that you may have.You may contact the principal researcher, Dr. Erin K. Howie Hickey, Phone: (479) 575-2910, Email: ekhowie@uark.edu.


I have read the above statement and have been able to ask questions and express concerns, which have been satisfactorily responded to by the investigator. I understand the purpose of the study as well as the potential benefits and risks that are involved. I understand that participation is voluntary. I understand that significant new findings developed during this research will be shared with my university. I understand that no rights have been waived by participating. 


By proceeding with the survey, you agree to the above.