Windsurfer and Kiteboarder Health Study

About the study

In recent years, the Oregon Public Health Division has received reports from a number of windsurfers and kiteboarders about respiratory ailments and skin infections they experienced after surfing.

In order to better understand the incidence and cause of illnesses and injuries related to windsurfing and kiteboarding, we are doing a study among windsurfers and kiteboarders.

We are currently recruiting participants for the study. We are hoping to enroll 400 people who will complete five on-line surveys between May and October, 2008.

Prizes!

We regret that we can not give $100 gift cards for this study (as originally intended). We will award a $25 gift card to 40 participants who complete all five short surveys. We apologize for the change. We hope you will still participate in the study. Your participation is highly appreciated

So, why not? Find out whether you are eligible for the study!

Eligibility for the Study

If you are a windsurfer or kiteboarder, you must be:

• Age 18 years or older
• Will regularly windsurf or kiteboard (at least once a month) between June and September, 2008
• Have a valid email address and are able to complete internet-based surveys

If you meet the criteria above, please sign up here!

If you are a non-surfer, you must be

• Age between 18-70 years old
• Active on land-based outdoor activities (generally healthy)
• Will not windsurf, kiteboard, or do other on-water sports (i.e. surfing, skurfing, wake skating, and water skiing) during June-September, 2008
• Resident of Oregon or Washington State
• Have a valid email address and can complete internet-based surveys

If you meet the non-surfer criteria above, please complete non-surfer signup here!

Thank you for your interest and time!

Contact Information

Dr. Ning An, Study Director

971-673-1111

ning.an@state.or.us