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This new research project just came in from the School of Public Health, Department of Social & Behavioral Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Parkinson’s Research with Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (“PRIDE”) focuses on understanding the health and health care needs of the LGBTQIA+ and non-LGBTQIA+ communities living with Parkinson’s disease. We are asking people living with Parkinson’s and those who help with their care to do a 45-minute survey over the phone. We value your time, so we are offering eligible participants a $25 electronic Visa card for completing the survey. Give us a call at 1-888-709-7689.
Why help us with this research?
Less is known about the LGBTQIA+ community because sexual and gender identities are rarely asked in Parkinson’s research. PRIDE was funded by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research to identify the unique needs and experiences of LGBTQIA+ individuals living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers. This survey will help us to learn about the types of barriers LGBTQIA+ individuals with Parkinson’s disease experience when accessing health care services. We will also identify additional support and service needs. We also want to talk to caregivers to better understand challenges and successes you might have had when accessing community services and resources. Also we will be inviting 25 caregivers to participate in an online interview.
For more information, please contact Jason.Flatt@unlv.edu
This is such an important research project for those in the LGBTQ+ community and their caregivers! We are grateful for Dr. Jason Flatt and his support to the LGBTQ Caregiver Center! Learn more about this new developing virtual resource at http://www.lgbtqcaregivers.org