Confirmation Email

Appendix G:
Confirmation Email/Text Message
(initial email followed by two text messages)

(Will send by mail if participant does not have email or cell phone)

Dear _________________,

This is a reminder about your appointment on [DAY] at xx:xx a.m./p.m. You will be asked to prepare a meal, including grilling, and participate in an interview. The cooking and interview will take up to 2 hours. You will receive a $75 gift card and a small gift for your participation.

The study will be held at [ ]. [Initial Email only:] Please see the attached map for driving directions.

[Initial Email only:] This research study is taking place during the Covid-19 pandemic. The researchers involved in this study have no symptoms of Covid-19 and have not knowingly interacted with anyone demonstrating symptoms or diagnosed as Covid-19 positive. In addition, researchers will be cleaning and sanitizing kitchen surfaces including counters, sinks, stove tops, refrigerators and trash cans, cooking equipment, and meal prep items prior to your arrival. Researchers will be wearing face masks at all times during your scheduled observation.

As a participant, you are welcome to wear your own face covering, or one will be provided for you. You must wear a face covering while participating in this research. Please do not attend your scheduled observation if:

• You knowingly interacted with someone who has been diagnosed or demonstrated symptoms of Covid-19.

• You have any symptoms of Covid-19 such as cough, fever, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, or new loss of taste or smell.

• You do not agree to follow all of the safety and sanitation procedures while participating in this study including wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (face mask).

If you have questions about the study, need directions, or are unable to attend, please call me at 919‑XXX-XXXX or email me at XXXXX.

Thank you for your time and participation.

Sincerely,

TBD,

North Carolina State University

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