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The Impacts of COVID-19 among Vulnerable Workers: Implications for Construction Industry Policy and Planning

In this study, we are trying to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among vulnerable construction workers, specifically racial and ethnic minority women, to better understand training and workplace needs that construction employers should consider when planning preparedness and general health, safety, and wellbeing policy.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Female
Study Interest
  • Behavior
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • Wellness and Lifestyle
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100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Evaluating Reading Comprehension of Health Information Documents with Minimized Text Complexi

The purpose of this study is to test how well people with disabilities understand texts about COVID-19. The texts are written to make them easy to read. This is important because most health information is written at a high level. Many people with disabilities read a beginning levels. Subjects will read the texts and complete different comprehension items. We will compare how well the different kinds of items work.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • COVID-19
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
By physician referral or invitation only

Kenyan Clerics and Social Media Platform

The purpose of the study is to see how Kenyan clerics at the Coastal Region used social media platforms to communicate with their followers in areas including spiritual needs, teaching, counseling during the pandemic due to lockdowns by the government.

Age & Gender
  • 30 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female
Study Interest
  • COVID-19
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Laboratories affected by patterns between autoimmune disease and coronavirus disease 2019

We will identify the relationship between pre-covid (March 2020) and current autoimmune disease testing volumes, positivity rates, and staff shortages. The statistical significance of the correlation coefficients (r value) will be assessed. T test mean correlation with be analyzed with the mean difference per test before and post covid-19. How laboratory management goals/priorities have changed will be summarized and analyzed for similarities, differences, and trends.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Immune System/Infections
  • UNC or UNC Health employees
  • COVID-19
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Respiratory Failure Registry

The primary objective is to establish a comprehensive registry of hospitalized patients with respiratory failure. The registry will be a platform for forthcoming research initiatives. This registry's purpose is to collect vital participant data and specimens, capitalizing on the substantial expertise in respiratory and immunologic translational science at the University of North Carolina.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • Immune System/Infections
  • Lungs and Breathing
  • COVID-19
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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Affect labeling Intervention to Decrease Perceived Levels of Stress and Increase Resilience in ICU Nurses.

The current project examines the reasons for increasing turnover in ICU nurses at a large academic medical center. This project investigates the effectiveness of the implementation of an affect labeling intervention on increasing resilience, reducing perceived stress, and decreasing intention to leave.

Age & Gender
  • 20 years ~ 65 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • UNC or UNC Health employees
  • COVID-19
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
By physician referral or invitation only

Evaluating Access to Childhood Vaccines Through Rural Community Pharmacies: Aim 2

The purpose of this research study is to assess the successes and challenges that community pharmacies have faced in administering childhood vaccines to rural NC populations.

Age & Gender
  • 22 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • COVID-19
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
By physician referral or invitation only

COVID Future Survey

This study asks participants about their pre-pandemic, current, and expected post-pandemic behaviors to better understand long-term societal changes that may occur as a result of the pandemic. The study focuses on transportation-related outcomes.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • COVID-19
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
By physician referral or invitation only

COVID-19 and Stress in Black of African American Women Photovoice Study

We are exploring the unique stressors that Black or African American women experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic since "opening back up" -- returning to work, school, and in-person activities.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Female, Focus on recruitment of transgender women
Study Interest
  • Mental and Emotional Health
  • Women's Health
  • COVID-19
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
By physician referral or invitation only

Effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the LGBTQ+ community: How interpersonal communication and relationships changed

The purpose of this study is to determine if interpersonal relationships of LGBTQ+ identifying individuals changed throughout the course of the pandemic.

Age & Gender
  • 18 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive
Study Interest
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Social or Workplace Dynamics
  • COVID-19
Visit Location
100% Remote (online, phone, text)
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