\r\n\tJoin a research study about risk factors for COVID-19 in hospital workers
\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-19
\r\n\t \u2022 Effect of COVID-19 vaccines
\r\n\t \u2022 Psychological impact of working during a pandemic
\r\n\tWho can participate?
\r\n\tStaff working at Sinai Health (both Mount Sinai Hospital & Bridgepoint Health)
\r\n\t \u2022 Who are 18-75 years of age
\r\n\t \u2022 Who work anywhere in either hospital for more than 20 hours per week
\r\n\tOR - is a MD/NP with privileges and spends at least 8 hours per week in the hospital
\r\n\t \u2022 Who have access to a computer or phone with internet access, and
\r\n\t \u2022 Who plan to be available at least for 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\tParticipants will be provided with a small token of appreciation for taking part in the study
\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: Dr. Allison McGeer & Dr. Brenda Coleman
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