Participating in CHEWS
If you take part in this study, you will be joining a cohort, meaning a group of other participants with something in common (in this case, all employees at large organizations in Nova Scotia). From the date you join the study (enrolment) you will be involved for a period of 24 months.
Throughout these 24 months, you will have a series of periodic assessments (questionnaires, diet recalls, and sometimes saving your receipts) every 6 months. A small subgroup of participants will be selected to participate in interviews near the beginning and the end of the study. During the study, and at the end of 24 months, you may be invited to participate in further related research if you are interested.
Your participation is totally optional & you can withdraw your participation at any point!
How do I get involved?
1) Take the screening survey here.
2) If you agree to participate, provide your contact information to the study team.
3) Read and sign the consent form that will be sent to you.
4) You’re in! Welcome to CHEWS!
5) Complete your baseline (0 month) study activities that are sent to your email over the next 2 weeks.
6) Complete assessments for the chance to win grocery store giftcards!
7) You’ll hear from the study team again in 6 months for your next assessments.
Your Timeline of Study Activities
0 months
Enrolment & Baseline Assessments:
informed consent & joining the study
workplace questionnaire
sociodemographic questionnaire
health assessment & physical activity questionnaire
foodwork questionnaire (FIA-Q10)
24-hour diet recall assessment (ASA24)
2-week receipt collection of your workday food purchases
(Assessments be completed over ~2 weeks time)
6 months
Assessments:
24-hour diet recall assessment (ASA24)
(if selected) Interviews
12 months
Assessments:
workplace questionnaire
sociodemographic questionnaire
health assessment & physical activity questionnaire
foodwork questionnaire (FIA-Q10)
24-hour diet recall assessment (ASA24)
2-week receipt collection of all food purchases
(Assessments to be completed over ~2 weeks time)
18 months
Assessments:
24-hour diet recall assessment (ASA24)
24 months
Next steps:
Study evaluation
Potential continuation in the cohort with further research
(if selected) Interviews
