Table 1.
Survey respondent characteristics (n = 246).
Figure 1.
Objective knowledge of Certificates by self-reported familiarity.
*Number of correct answers on 6 objective knowledge questions.
Table 2.
Familiarity with Certificates of Confidentiality (n = 246).
Figure 2.
“For which of the following research activities would your IRB typically require or recommend that the investigator apply for a Certificate?”.
*Survey respondents were instructed to “Assume in each case that identifiable data will be collected.”. Key: Biobanks: Studies that collect and store biospecimens and associated data for future research use. dbGaP: Research involving depositing data in centralized repositories for widespread sharing (e.g., placing data from genome-wide association studies into NIH's Database of Genotypes & Phenotypes (dbGaP). Genetics: Genetic research. Mental: Research on participants' psychological wellbeing or mental health. Sexual: Research on participants' sexual attitudes, preferences, or practices. Litigation: Research where the topic under study could be the subject of litigation (e.g., breast implants, environmental or occupational exposures). HIV/AIDS/STDS: Research on HIV, AIDS, or other STDs. Stigmatizing: Research involving information that might lead to social stigmatization or discrimination. Damaging: Research that gathers information that could be damaging to a participant's financial standing, employability, or reputation. Alcohol, drugs: Research on the use of alcohol, drugs, or other addictive products. Illegal: Research that collects information on illegal conduct.
Table 3.
“What–to your mind–are Certificates intended to protect?”.
Table 4.
Opinions about Certificates of Confidentiality (n = 246).