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SaludBoricua está haciendo un estudio de las visitas al médico de los usuarios que se enferman. La próxima semana nos gustaría preguntarte sobre tu enfermedad. Por favor, lee la explicación del estudio. Al final puedes confirmar si deseas participar.

Propósito del estudio: El estudio analizará visitas a los médicos: cúando van al médico, si faltan al trabajo o a la escuela, y si reciben un diagnóstico.

¿Qué vas a hacer en este estudio?: Contestarás algunas preguntas sobre los síntomas que informaste. Te enviaremos un correo electrónico con un enlace donde puedes contestar las preguntas.

Tiempo requerido: Te tomará pocos minutos contestar las preguntas.

Riesgos: No se espera ningún riesgo en participar de este estudio.

Beneficios: El estudio ayudará a describir los problemas de salud de tu comunidad. Los resultados del estudio serán publicados. Si deseas conocer los resultados, nos puedes escribir a SaludBoricua@healthmap.org. Cuando se complete el estudio, se te puede enviar una copia de los resultados.

Confidencialidad: Los datos que compartas en este estudio son confidenciales. Tus datos se guardarán en una base de datos segura. Sólo los investigadores tendrán acceso a tus datos. Ninguna información personal, que te pueda identificar, se hará pública.

Participación y retirada del estudio: Participar en este estudio es voluntaria. Tú puedes decidir no participar, o parar en cualquier momento sin ninguna penalidad.

Preguntas, dudas, o problemas: Si tienes cualquier pregunta, duda, o problema puedes comunicarte con SaludBoricua@healthmap.org. También puedes llamar al 787-706-2399. Para preguntas sobre el estudio, habla con el Dr. Michael Johansson. Para preguntas sobre tus derechos como participante, habla con la Dra. Carmen Perez.

La naturaleza y el propósito de este estudio han sido explicados. Entiendo que puedo decidir no seguir en cualquier momento sin ninguna penalidad.

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Sentimos que estés enfermo. Sólo un médico puede diagnosticar y tratar tu enfermedad. Los síntomas que informaste pueden estar relacionados con un número de enfermedades que ocurren en Puerto Rico como el dengue, la influenza y leptospirosis.

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