Study Details

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Disinhibited Eating and Cardiovascular Diseases in Stressed Police Force: The Carolina Blue Project

The Carolina Blue Project is a UNC study to learn more about work-related stress, eating behaviors, and cardiovascular disease risk factors among North Carolina and nearby states law enforcement officers.

I'm interested

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 99 years
Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

Extended hours (M-F, early morning or evening)
Weekend hours, if needed

Location

Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina (Statewide), Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

What will be asked of you

Participants will complete an anonymous online survey (about 1 to 1.5 hours time). Participation also involves a 15-minute in-person assessment at your law enforcement department or the UNC Biobehavioral lab. The assessment includes measures of your height, weight, waist/hip circumferences, and blood pressure. We will also take a drop of blood from your finger for measurements of your fasting blood triglycerides, HDL/LDL cholesterol, and glucose level.

Incentives

$100 Amazon gift card., Results of your height, weight, waist/hip circumferences, blood pressure, fasting blood triglycerides, HDL/LDL cholesterol, and glucose levels.

In-person visits:
1

Phone or online visits:
1

Total length of participation:
One-time only. No follow-up period.

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

you are a law enforcement officers or officers in training.
you currently work in any North Carolina or nearby states law enforcement departments.

Not eligible if:

you have a history of coagulation disorders (not including using blood thinners medicines such as aspirin).

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Grace Wu
yakew@email.unc.edu

Primary Visit Location

Biobehavioral Lab (BBL)
Carrington Hall (UNC-Chapel Hill, School of Nursing)
120 Medical Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Secondary Visit Location

Your Place of Work

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Grace Wu
School of Nursing

Study Type

Behavioral or Social
Observational

Study Topics

Behavior
Blood Pressure
Chronic Conditions
Diabetes
Heart and Circulation
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Mental and Emotional Health
Obesity
Substance Use (tobacco, alcohol, opioids, etc)
Veteran Health / Military
Wellness and Lifestyle
Social or Workplace Dynamics
UNC or UNC Health employees

IRB Number

22-2052