What happens to the information provided?

All the information you provide will be strictly confidential.  You will not be identified by name or address in any publications arising from this study.

The website is designed in such a way that it will be impossible to access personal information by anyone other than the Director hosting the website, and the researchers listed. All information will be stored securely by our host website company (CODENZA), however we ensure that your personal identification will be protected, and the confidentiality of your responses.  All questionnaires (electronic or paper format) will be kept in locked filing cabinets, which will be the responsibility of the Assistant Director of the Centre for Public Health Research.  

Summary reports of the findings will be posted on the study website throughout the study period, and mailed to participants upon request.

This project has been reviewed and approved by the Massey University Human Ethics Committee: Southern A, Application 07/62.  If you have any concerns about the conduct of this research, please contact:

Professor John O’Neill,
Chair, Massey University Human Ethics Committee: Southern A,
telephone 06 350 5799 x 8771,
email humanethicsoutha@massey.ac.nz