07/30/2021
**STUDY UPDATE**
The findings of our recent study (Using Public Playgrounds During COVID-19 Pandemic) are now available via Research Square: https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-757636/v1
In brief:
- Our results contribute to the understanding of the risk of COVID transmission from playgrounds and how are parents' knowledge and beliefs regarding using public playgrounds contribute to asymptomatic community transmission of the virus.
- Our results highlighted the current lack of screening and risk assessments of public playgrounds that may contribute to an increase in a variety of pathogens that cause a range of health outcomes.
A special THANK YOU to all the study participants and the study team members who made this research possible!
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12/16/2020
Research Participants Needed!
"Using Public Playgrounds During COVID-19 Pandemic among Non-School Aged Children."
This study has been reviewed by and received ethics approval
through Health Research Ethics Board of Alberta (HREBA).
To volunteer for this study, please answer the questionnaire in the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5NYJK6P?ID=[ID_value]
For more information, visit:
https://www.statcureinc.com/current-studies
Current Studies | STATCure
Although going to a public playground has been considered low risk for exposure to COVID-19, a higher frequency of contact with high-touch surfaces (e.g., playground equipment) is presumed to be associated with a higher risk of COVID infection. Given that the playground equipment is not currently be...
12/15/2020
Research Participants Needed!
We are looking for volunteers in Alberta, Canada that are parents or guardians of children under 6 years old to take part in a study about Using Public Playgrounds During COVID-19 Pandemic among Non-School Aged Children.
This study has been reviewed by and received ethics approval
through Health Research Ethics Board of Alberta (HREBA).
To volunteer for this study, please answer the questionnaire in the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5NYJK6P?ID=[ID_value]
For more information, visit:
https://www.statcureinc.com/current-studies
Current Studies | STATCure
Although going to a public playground has been considered low risk for exposure to COVID-19, a higher frequency of contact with high-touch surfaces (e.g., playground equipment) is presumed to be associated with a higher risk of COVID infection. Given that the playground equipment is not currently be...
