How does a CHIS respondent get informed consent?
As part of the survey, a screener script is read that includes: 1) an introduction of the interviewer, UCLA, and the survey sponsors; 2) an explanation of purpose and importance of the survey; 3) statements describing the confidential and voluntary nature of the survey; and 4) statements explaining the respondent’s right to skip any questions and to end the interview at any time. The (potential) respondent is then asked if he/she wishes to participate in the survey. The respondent implies consent if they choose to continue with the survey.
