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What is the study?
This study is a collaborative effort between researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Public Health, the University of the Philippines Population Institute and Demographic Research and Development Foundation, and the University of San Carlos Office of Population Studies.
Initial data collection takes place in the Philippines prior to migrants leaving for the United States. This allows us to analyze the outcome of migrating to the United States on an individual's health. Information collected during this study will help us observe changes in general health status and chronic diseases, food and beverage consumption habits, attitudes and beliefs, stress levels, and smoking and drinking habits among Philippine migrants.
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- Individuals between 20-59 years old
- Moving to the United States within three months
- Cannot be pregnant
- Answer a survey on topics such as diet, physical activity, mental health, stress, education, work, income, and social relationships
- Provide a fingerprick of blood to assess cholesterol and stress hormones
- Allow us to measure your blood pressure, percent body fat, height, and weight
The study is planned to last 3 years. We will pay you as follows over this period:
- Session #1: 200 pesos in cash and 400 peso load for your phone
- Session #2: $10 international calling card (US dollars)
- Session #3: $15 gift card and $10 international calling card (US dollars)
- Session #4: $20 gift card and $10 international calling card (US dollars)
- Session #5: $60 gift card and $10 international calling card (US dollars)
- You do not have to participate in this study. If you decide to participate, you may opt out at any point. You also don't have to answer specific parts of the study if you choose not to.
- Your involvement (or non-involvement) does not affect your relationship with the CFO in any way or your ability to migrate to the U.S.A.
Click on the leaf to see if you are eligible to join our study!
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Supported by the National Institutes of Health (R01HD083574)