PLEASE READ BEFORE STARTING THE SURVEY:
The following survey aims to look at mental health service utilization patterns among Vietnamese young adults. The survey is estimated to take an average of 15 minutes to complete, but completion times may vary. Please answer all questions as honestly as possible. Upon finishing the survey, your participation in the study will be complete, and no further action will be required.
Elibility Criteria:
The survey aims to look at a specific target population, so we ask that all who take the survey meet the conditions of eligibility for the study. These conditions are:
1. Vietnamese-American (currently living in American, but having origins which trace back to Vietnam)
2. Between the ages of 18 to 30 years old, and
3. Able to speak and read English.
If you do not meet the above criteria, thank you for your time and interest, but the following survey will not apply to you.
Risks and Benefits:
There are no direct benefits to you for completing the survey. However, those who complete the following survey will be given a chance to enter in a drawing for a $50 Starbucks gift card. This chance will only be given to those who finish the survey from beginning to end. More details will be given at the end of the survey. An indirect benefit to completion of the survey is your contribution to the understanding of the mental health needs of young people in your community.
There is a possibility that parts of the survey may cause you some psychological discomfort. If this is the case, please remember that participation in the study is not mandatory, and you may exit the survey at any time. If you feel that you would like additional help for your psychological discomfort, you may contact the researchers for information on resources available.
Consent:
Please be informed that by completing this survey, you are giving your consent to participate in the study. The survey is completely anonymous, and there is no way for researchers or anyone else to link you with your responses. However, if you do not feel comfortable with giving your consent, please do not continue on with the survey.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions or comments on the study, please contact the researchers at the following e-mail address:
Hangt.phan@utsouthwestern.edu.