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<p class="MsoNormal">The below research participant solicitation is being provided for informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has no involvement in this research, but we believe that it may contribute to our research mission.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Research Title: Addressing Sexual and Reproductive Health Care Disparities and Barriers among Adolescents and Young Adults with Disabilities</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Being conducted by: Brandeis University; National Institutes of Health</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Purpose of the Study</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The research study seeks to examine the sexual and reproductive health needs and experiences of young people with disabilities. The study will help the researchers create a website for young people with disabilities that will teach them about taking care of their sexual and reproductive health.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Potential participants will be asked to complete a brief Zoom screening call (about 15 - 20 minutes) to determine their eligibility and complete the informed consent process.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Eligible participants will then be asked to do a Zoom call to talk about their experiences. The call will last up to one and a half hours (90 minutes). The interview questions are about</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* what participants know about things like sex, birth control, pregnancy, and taking care of their body</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* the things about sexual health they want to learn, and</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">* any things that make it difficult or easy for them to get sexual health services.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Proposed Participant Compensation</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Yes, A $50 Amazon gift card. Alternatives (Etsy; Barnes and Noble) will be provided on request.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Participants must contact the study team via email or phone using the details provided below. But further information is provided on the study website: https://heller.brandeis.edu/lurie/research/studies/sexual-and-reproductive-health-study.html</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Contact the following individual with any questions</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Janelle Mills</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">youthstudy@brandeis.edu</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures: none;">Mr. Anil Lewis, M.P.A.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures: none;">Executive Director, Blindness Initiatives </span></p>
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