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Swampy is interviewed for a medical study and makes $100
Apr 23, 2008 04:32PM
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This morning Swampy was interviewed for a long term study tracking male health. The questions were extensive, and it takes about an hour to answer them all. For his time, he was paid $100.
The study tracks male urinary health, sexual practices, and bone changes over the course of a lifetime. When he was selected for entry 5 years ago, Swampy went in for a medical exam and gave a blood sample. He periodically has given samples since that time, as part of a testosterone study.
Swampy was also selected for two additional studies which he rejected -- a second testosterone study and a bone density study.
A second aspect of the study is to understand changing attitudes towards health information. The interviewer wanted to know how often Swampy searched for medical information on the internet, and what types of sites he used.
The interview had the following format. The first set of questions were centered around diagnosis. Has a health provider ever told you you had ____. The conditions included AIDS, heart attack, asthma, various STDs. When Swampy answered yes, the follow up question was at what age was the condition diagnosed. Swampy has an allergy problem when he was a child which was notes.
The second part of the interview documented Swampy's diet, exercise, and sleep habits, and his mental state. The questions were in the form of a statement, and Swampy would be asked how often he feels it. As an example "In the last 30 days, I have had trouble falling asleep" a. never, b. sometimes, c. often, d. all the time.
The third part of the interview was a set of detailed questions on mental and sexual health.
The fourth part of the interview asked detailed questions about specific symtoms. For each symptom, the interviewer would ask whether Swampy had the symptom and how often, then asked if the symptom bothered him and if he had ever sought medical advice.
This part of the interview really delved into bladder health. Many of the symptoms had to do with urination, and if Swampy felt pain, saw blood, went more than twice a night, etc.
The interview concluded with questions about Swampy's use of health services. How often and where did Swampy seek medical help, who did he see and how often?
Answering questions like these is a valuable tool in understanding your health, especially if you are honest. Swampy still drinks too much alcohol (but not as much as he did ten years ago!), and doesn't exercise enough. He gets adequate medical care, but maybe doesn't seek medical advice as often as he should. He feels badly, in particular from lack of a partner, but mostly from losing his father. He drowns his sorrows in work.
All these statements hint at some longer term actions.
The study tracks male urinary health, sexual practices, and bone changes over the course of a lifetime. When he was selected for entry 5 years ago, Swampy went in for a medical exam and gave a blood sample. He periodically has given samples since that time, as part of a testosterone study.
Swampy was also selected for two additional studies which he rejected -- a second testosterone study and a bone density study.
A second aspect of the study is to understand changing attitudes towards health information. The interviewer wanted to know how often Swampy searched for medical information on the internet, and what types of sites he used.
The interview had the following format. The first set of questions were centered around diagnosis. Has a health provider ever told you you had ____. The conditions included AIDS, heart attack, asthma, various STDs. When Swampy answered yes, the follow up question was at what age was the condition diagnosed. Swampy has an allergy problem when he was a child which was notes.
The second part of the interview documented Swampy's diet, exercise, and sleep habits, and his mental state. The questions were in the form of a statement, and Swampy would be asked how often he feels it. As an example "In the last 30 days, I have had trouble falling asleep" a. never, b. sometimes, c. often, d. all the time.
The third part of the interview was a set of detailed questions on mental and sexual health.
The fourth part of the interview asked detailed questions about specific symtoms. For each symptom, the interviewer would ask whether Swampy had the symptom and how often, then asked if the symptom bothered him and if he had ever sought medical advice.
This part of the interview really delved into bladder health. Many of the symptoms had to do with urination, and if Swampy felt pain, saw blood, went more than twice a night, etc.
The interview concluded with questions about Swampy's use of health services. How often and where did Swampy seek medical help, who did he see and how often?
Answering questions like these is a valuable tool in understanding your health, especially if you are honest. Swampy still drinks too much alcohol (but not as much as he did ten years ago!), and doesn't exercise enough. He gets adequate medical care, but maybe doesn't seek medical advice as often as he should. He feels badly, in particular from lack of a partner, but mostly from losing his father. He drowns his sorrows in work.
All these statements hint at some longer term actions.