Can participants have input into the decision about what health issues will be studied?
A. Yes. For example, in 1995 many participants commented on the need for studies of factors related to the high rate of premature birth of black infants. A section on reproductive health was included in the 1997, 1999, 2001 and 2003 questionnaires. If you have suggestions, please let us know by emailing us, calling us, writing to us or listing your ideas in the comment section of the next questionnaire. In addition, the Participants Advisory Group was begun in 2004 to provide input and suggestions to BWHS investigators. BWHS study participants can join the group by contacting the study directly.
