ACBRD T2D Rural study
The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes(ACBRD) are recruiting participants for their ‘Improving access to diabetes research for people living with type 2 diabetes in rural/country communities in Australia’ study.
About this study
The aim of this study is to better understand what people with type 2 diabetes living in rural communities think about taking part in research. Some of the questions, we would like to answer are:
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How would people with type 2 diabetes living in rural communities like to hear about research studies?
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What motivates people living in rural communities to take part in diabetes research?
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What are the barriers for people living in rural communities to take part in diabetes research?
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What could help to assist more people living in rural communities to take part in diabetes research?
Who can participate?
You are eligible to participate if you are an individual:
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Living with type 2 diabetes.
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Aged 18 years old and above.
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Who can participate in English language.
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Living in and accessing diabetes treatment in rural Australia.
What will I have to do?
If you choose to take part in this study, you will be asked to:
1. Answer a few questions about you to help us describe our study participants in general terms e.g. gender, average age, state/territory that you live in.
2. Take part in an interview (by telephone or video call– whatever you prefer) which will be organised on a day and time that suits you. In the interview, you will have the chance to discuss your thoughts about taking part in diabetes research.
To say thank you, everyone who completes the survey and interview will be offered a $40 e-gift card.
Click here for more information about this study.
This research project has been approved by Deakin University HEAG Reference Number: HEAG-H 192_2023.