Matrix Research Inc. (https://www.matrix-r.com) is conducting 90-minute research interviews about various health conditions with men in the greater Atlanta area.
These interviews can either take place in person in your home (pays $175) or through a Zoom call (pays $150). There is also a short homework assignment for this study. This application takes about 15 minutes to complete.

We are interviewing men with the following conditions:
Weight Loss
Erectile Dysfunction
Premature Ejaculation
Hair Loss
Mental Health

If you currently seek care for any of these conditions or if you have any of these conditions but have not yet received care, please apply for this study. Information you provide during this study is kept strictly confidential. Our moderators are highly professional and will respect your privacy during these interviews.

Thank you for your interest in research with Matrix Research, Inc.

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* 1. What is your first and last name?

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* 3. What is your mobile number? (This information is never sold to a third party.)

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* 4. What area do you live?

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* 5. Do you work in a job that involves...

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* 6. And what is your current, or most recent, occupation?

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* 7. When was the last time you participated in a market research project (i.e. focus group discussion or one-on-one interview)?

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* 8. How many market research projects have you participated in in total?

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* 9. Which of the following best describes where you live?

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* 10. Which of the following best describes your household composition?

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* 11. Which of the following best describes your annual HOUSEHOLD income?

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* 12. What is your age?

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* 13. What gender do you identify most with?

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* 14. We’re looking for people from different backgrounds…what best describes your ethnicity?

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* 15. Do you consider yourself to be:

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* 16. How would you describe your relationship status

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* 17. What was your employment status as of one month ago?

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* 18. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

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* 19. Which of the following media types do you consume?

  Never A few times a month A few times a week Daily
Broadcast television
Streaming video (e.g. Netflix, Hulu etc.)
Instagram
TikTok
X
YouTube
FaceBook
Newspapers (print or online)
Facebook
Podcasts

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* 20. Which statement best describes your experience with joining a video call on Zoom?

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* 21. How comfortable are you sharing your opinions in a group setting?

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* 22. Which, if any, of the following health concerns do you have? Select all that apply:

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* 23. Please answer this question for each health issue you noted in the previous question.

There are several ways to obtain prescription medication. How likely are you to use the following option to get a prescription medication for each of the conditions that you noted?

You would use a digital health platform to complete an online intake form about your health history and symptoms. A licensed medical provider would review your information, determine if treatment is appropriate, and, if so, prescribe medication. The medication would be shipped discreetly to your home. You may also be able to message your provider with questions or request follow-up care.

Please answer: Not at all likely, Not very likely, Unsure, Somewhat likely, Very likely, OR I am currently using a digital health platform/tele-health provider for this.

Here is an example answer:
1) Mental Health Concerns: Not very likely
2) Skin Issues: I am currently using a digital health platform

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* 24. Have you ever been clinically diagnosed by a medical provider with any of the following?

  I have not been diagnosed with this by a medical provider I have been diagnosed with this by a medical provider but am not taking any prescription medication I have been diagnosed with this by a medical provider and am taking relevant prescription medication
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Stress
Major Depressive Disorder
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia / Schizoaffective disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Substance use disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD)
Suicidal Ideation or attempt
For the following questions, if a health condition does not apply to you, simply choose "Does Not Apply to Me" at the end of each question.

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* 25. Which of the following best describe(s) the current state of your hair or hair concerns you are experiencing today?

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* 26. How would you describe your current level of involvement in looking for solutions to treat or prevent hair loss / thinning? Select all that applies:

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* 27. Which of the following best describe(s) your current relationship to your mental health concerns?

  Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Unsure/Neutral Somewhat Agree Strongly Agree
I am concerned that my mental health is affecting my daily life
I am interested in improving my overall mental health
I am concerned about managing my stress levels
I am concerned about managing anxiety or depression
I believe that lifestyle factors and changes can help mental health
I believe that therapy and clinical treatments can help mental health
In the past two weeks, I have felt down, depressed or hopeless
In the past two weeks, I have felt anxious, on edge or unable to relax

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* 28. To the best of your knowledge, how would you describe the severity of your mental health symptoms in the past month?

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* 29. Which statement best describes your mental health journey?

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* 30. Thinking back to the last 6 months, which of the following options best describe your experience with each of the following sexual health concerns? You will be read a list of concerns; for each concern, your options are: Never experience, Experience rarely/occasionally but not concerned, Experience rarely/occasionally and would like to consider how to improve, Experience consistently but not concerned, and Experience consistently and would like to consider how to improve.

  Never Experience Experience rarely or occasionally but not concerned Experience rarely or occasionally, would like to consider how to improve Experience consistently but not concerned Experience consistently, would like to consider how to improve
Desire to get a harder erection during sex
Desire to stay hard throughout sex
Desire to get hard when I want to
Difficulty getting desired erection firmness
Inability to get an erection
Inability to maintain an erection
Difficulty climaxing

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* 31. Which statement best describes your journey with your erectile concerns?

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* 32. We have another set of sexual health concerns, with the same set of response options. Thinking back to the last 6 months, which of the following options best describe your experience with each of the following sexual health concerns?

  Never Experience Experience rarely or occasionally but not concerned Experience rarely or occasionally, would like to consider how to improve Experience consistently but not concerned Experience consistently, would like to consider how to improve
Desire to last longer during sex
Desire for more endurance during sex
Lack of control over my climax
Climaxing too soon
Distress over climaxing too soon during sex
Relationship or dating challenges due to climaxing too soon
Nervous / anxious about having sex

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* 33. Which statement best describes your journey with premature ejaculation concerns?

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* 34. Please select all that apply for you regarding testosterone levels.

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* 35. Which of the following statements, if any, best describe(s) any steps you have taken about your Male Low Testosterone condition?

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* 36. Which of the following statements best describe you in regard to weight loss?

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* 37. Do you have any history of being diagnosed with an eating disorder?

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* 38. In an ideal world, how much weight would you like to lose?

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* 39. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being Not At All Open and 5 being Very Open, how open are you to the idea of using an Rx solution (such as GLP-1 medication) for weight loss?

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* 40. How likely are you to consider prescription medication for each of your health concerns in the next 6 months?

Please list any health concerns you noted and respond using the below scale:
Not at all likely, Not very likely, Unsure, Somewhat likely, Very likely

For example:
Premature Ejaculation: Somewhat likely
Hair Loss: Very likely

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* 41. Which of the following brands, if any, have you ever used?

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* 42. Tell us a bit about a healthcare decision you made recently. This could be seeking treatment for a condition, picking a medication, or starting a new supplement or wellness routine. What different options did you consider? What made you choose the option that you did?

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* 43. Which of the following interview methods are you open to? There is also a short homework assignment associated with this project.

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* 44. Which of the following dates and times are you available for this study?

  Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday July 21
Tuesday July 22
Wednesday July 23
Thursday July 24
Friday July 25
Saturday July 26
Thank you so much for completing this application. We will reach out to you via phone or text if it looks like you would be a proper fit for this study.

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