RECURSOS HUMANOS

materials that foster children’s physical activity.

What if I have questions?

Before you decide whether to accept this invitation to take part in the research study, please ask any questions by contacting the researchers, Dr. Abby Gold at [email protected] or 701-231-7478, or Michelle Strang at [email protected] or 701-241-5881. If at any time during or after the study you have more questions, please feel free to ask.

What are my rights as a research participant?

You have rights as a participant in research. If you have questions about your rights, or complaints about this research, you may talk to the researchers or contact the NDSU Human Research Protection Program by:

 Telephone: 701.231.8995 or toll-free 1.855.800.6717

 Email: [email protected]

 Mail: NDSU HRPP Office, NDSU Dept. 4000, PO Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050.

The role of the Human Research Protection Program is to see that your rights are protected in this research; more information about your rights can be found at: www.ndsu.edu/irb . Documentation of Informed Consent:

You are freely making a decision whether to be in this research study. Signing this form means that

1. you have read and understood this consent form 2. you have had your questions answered, and 3. you have decided to be in the study.

You will be given a copy of this consent form to keep.

Your signature Date

Your printed name

Signature of researcher explaining study Date

Printed name of researcher explaining study

APPENDIX C. TEACHER CONSENT FORM

Title of Research Study: Individual, Interpersonal and Organizational Determinants of Children's Physical Activity at Childcare

This study is being conducted by: Dr. Abby Gold [email protected] and Michelle Strang [email protected] from the Department of Public Health and North Dakota State University (NDSU).

Why am I being asked to take part in this research study? North Dakota State University is conducting a study to assess children’s activity and sedentary behaviors while at childcare. All licensed childcare centers serving preschool-aged children in the Fargo-Moorhead area have been invited to participate. We are asking for your participation because you are a preschool teacher/caregiver at a participating center. Your opinions, thoughts and knowledge are extremely valuable to the outcome of this project!

What is the reason for doing the study? There are two main goals of this project: 1) to measure how much physical activity children are getting at childcare, and 2) to examine factors within the childcare center (center size, play space, teachers’ actions, etc.) that may influence children’s activity. Results from this research will be used to create a “best practices” guideline, which will highlight the most effective approaches to increase children’s activity levels at daycare, given the available resources.

What will I be asked to do? Your participation requires that you complete the Teacher Survey before the start of the evaluation. The survey was designed to obtain information about teachers’

actions and behaviors that may influence the duration and intensity of children’s physical activity, and factors that may affect those actions and behaviors mentioned above.

Prior to the evaluation period, you will be asked to assist the research team with the following tasks: 1) distribute and collect parent consent forms, 2) identify children who have parental consent, and 3) help weigh and measure participants. For three consecutive days during the study, you will be asked to: 1) help place and remove accelerometers from children when they arrive and leave for the day, and before/after naps, and 2) document start/end times for outdoor play, staff-led physical activity, and naptime.

Finally, because you will be assisting in the data collection process, you will be asked to watch a short video and complete a 5-question assessment concerning the basic ethical principles of research and rights of research participants. Please see the attached forms, Project Fact Sheet and Teacher Data Collection Process, for more information about your role in this research project.

Where is the study going to take place, and how long will it take? The study will take place at your childcare center for three consecutive days, chosen by the center director/staff. The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete, and the additional tasks before the evaluation period starts should take approximately 1 hour of your time.

What are the risks and discomforts? Common risks in this type of research include loss of confidentiality, emotional or psychological distress, and/or social implications. It is not possible to identify all potential risks in research procedures, but the researchers have taken reasonable safeguards to minimize any known risks.

What are the benefits to me? Although your participation may not have a direct benefit to you, the information we collect will be used to create a “best practices’ guideline that your center may use when adopting or revising policies and procedures aimed at helping children increase their activity while at childcare.

What are the benefits to other people? Learning and adopting healthy behaviors during the preschool years can help reduce a child’s risk of developing weight-related diseases throughout their life. Ultimately, findings from this study may help to prevent childhood obesity by shaping children’s physical activity and sedentary patterns early in life.

Do I have to take part in the study? Your participation in this research is your choice. If you decide to participate in the study, you may change your mind and stop participating at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are already entitled.

What are the alternatives to being in this research study? Instead of being in this research study, you can choose not to participate.

Who will see the information that I give? We will keep private all research records that identify you and your center. Your information will be combined with information from other people taking part in the study. When we write about the study, we will write about the

combined information that we have gathered. We may publish the results of the study; however, we will keep your name and other identifying information private.

If you withdraw before the research is over, your information will be removed at your request, and we will not collect additional information about you.

Will I receive any compensation for taking part in this study? As compensation for your