\r\n\tJoin a COVID-19 research study for people working in private medical offices & clinics
\r\n\r\n\tStatus: Currently enrolling Click here to join Already a participant? Click here to log in
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\r\n\tWhat is being studied?
\r\n\t \u2022 The number of COVID-19 infections and factors linked with infection
\r\n\t \u2022 Antibodies against COVID
\r\n\t \u2022 Effect of COVID-19 vaccines
\r\n\t \u2022 Psychological impact of working during a pandemi
\r\n\tWe are looking for\u2026
\r\n\tPhysicians, nurse practitioners, midwives, physicians\u2019 assistants, nurses, or receptionists working in private medical practices/medical clinics who
\r\n\t \u2022 Are 18-75 years of age
\r\n\t \u2022 Work in the greater Toronto area
\r\n\t \u2022 Provide office-based care for patients for >20 hours per week (direct patient contact is not required)
\r\n\t \u2022 Have convenient access to computer or phone with internet access
\r\n\t \u2022 Plan to be available for at least the next 3 months
\r\n\tWhat is required?
\r\n\t \u2022 online baseline questionnaires every 12 months;
\r\n\t \u2022 brief online reports every 2nd week;
\r\n\t \u2022 online questionnaires about your level of stress every 6 months;
\r\n\t \u2022 online reports when you are tested for COVID-19 or have symptoms that may be COVID;
\r\n\t \u2022 blood samples to assess COVID-19 antibody levels
\r\n\t \u2022 Optional: invite adults and children in your home to join (optional, see the information sheets & consent forms, below, for details)
\r\n\tParticipation is voluntary
\r\n\tA small monetary gift is available for participating
\r\n\tStaff can join regardless of whether or not they have been vaccinated or already tested positive for COVID-19
\r\n\r\n\tIf you have questions, please email COVID.study@sinaihealth.ca or call (416) 294-6383 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM business days.
\r\n\r\n\tInvestigators at Sinai: Allison McGeer & Brenda Coleman (Sinai Health System), & Dawn Bowdish (McMaster University)
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