About COMPASS

Why is COMPASS important?

The COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing crisis that could last at least a couple of years, with a high likelihood that it will occur in waves for an unpredictable period of time. As a result, not only does the US need to adapt to a new “normal”, but it is imperative that the US gathers critical data (e.g., comprehensive assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the population) and respond to the needs of diverse populations as part of the public health infrastructure.
COMPASS will help to inform future policies, programs and additional research that can alleviate the adverse effects of COVID-19 for Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders.
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FAQ

What is COMPASS?
COMPASS is a nationwide online survey about the COVID-19 mental and physical health effects on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders that aims to recruit 2,500 participants. It will help to inform future policies, programs and additional research that can alleviate the adverse effects of COVID-19 for Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders.
What will happen if I take part in this study?
If you agree to be in this study, you will complete an online survey. This one-time survey asks about how COVID-19 has impacted your health, healthcare access, caregiving, experience with discrimination, employment, income, and coping and support strategies. It will take you about 15 minutes to complete the survey.
How will my information be used?
Researchers will use your information to conduct this study. Once the study is done using your information, we may share it with other researchers so they can use it for other studies in the future. We will not share your name or any other personal information that would let the researchers know who you are. We will not ask you for additional permission to share this de-identified information.
Are there any risks to me or my privacy?
  • Some of the survey questions may make you feel uncomfortable or raise unpleasant memories. You are free to skip any question.
    We will do our best to protect the information we collect from you. Information that identifies you will be kept secure. Only a small number of researchers will have direct access to completed surveys. If this study is published or presented at scientific meetings, names and other information that might identify you will not be used.
    Authorized representatives from the following organizations may review your research data for the purpose of monitoring or managing the conduct of this study:
  • Representatives of the National Institutes of Health
  • Representatives of the University of California
  • Representatives of the International Children Assistance Network
Are there benefits?
There is no benefit to you. The survey results will be used for research.
Can I say “No”?
Yes, you do not have to complete a survey. If you choose not to be in this study you will not lose any of your regular benefits, and you can still receive medical care as usual.
Are there any payments or costs?
In return for your time and effort, you will be provided a $10 gift card by the study team. Fraudulent responses would not be considered and no payment would be issued.
Who can answer my questions about the study?
  • You can talk with the study researcher about any questions, concerns, or complaints you have about this study. If you have questions about the study, please see the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section on the website at  https://compass.ucsf.edu  or e-mail   [email protected]
    If you would like to speak to someone to get an answer to your questions, please contact the COMPASS study staff at (415) 570-8993 or the appropriate local contacts:
  • COMPASS Principal Investigator, UCSF, Dr. Van Ta Park at (415) 514-3318 or [email protected]
  • UCD, Dr. Oanh Meyer, (916) 734-5218 or [email protected]
  • ICAN, Quyen Vuong, (408) 509-8788 or [email protected]
  • If you wish to ask questions about the study or your rights as a research participant to someone other than the researchers or if you wish to voice any problems or concerns you may have about the study, please call the office of the UCSF Institutional Review Board at 415-476-1814.