Post-Study Informed Consent Comprehension Assessment

Welcome, and thank you for taking part in our study. This short survey (approximately 13 minutes) asks about your experience with the consent information you received before the study. There are no right or wrong answers — we are simply interested in your honest impressions. Your responses are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate to improve our consent materials. Participation is entirely voluntary, and you may stop at any time.

Before starting the study, did you read the consent information provided to you?

• Yes, thoroughly
• Yes, I skimmed it
• I started but did not finish
• No
• Not sure

In your own words, what was the main purpose of the study you participated in?

To the best of your recollection, how were your study data handled?

• Anonymous (no identifiers collected)
• De-identified (coded; no direct identifiers)
• Identifiable (name or contact info attached)
• Not sure

Were you provided with contact details for questions or concerns about the study?

• Yes
• No
• Not sure

The consent information was an appropriate length.

What is your age range?

• 18–24
• 25–34
• 35–44
• 45–54
• 55–64
• 65+
• Prefer not to say

Thank you for completing this survey. Your feedback is invaluable and will help us improve our consent materials and the participant experience in future studies. If you have any questions, please contact the research team using the details provided in your consent form.

Approximately how long did you spend reading the consent information?

• Less than 1 minute
• 1–2 minutes
• 3–5 minutes
• 6–10 minutes
• More than 10 minutes
• I did not read it

How clear was the study's purpose to you before you began?

Which of the following best matches what you recall about how your data may be shared?

• Only the study team could access my data
• The team and approved collaborators could access my data
• De-identified data might be shared publicly (e.g., repositories)
• Data would not be shared beyond the team
• I don't remember

Do you recall being told how to request that your data be deleted or corrected?

• Yes, I remember how
• I was told but don't remember the details
• I don't recall being told
• Not sure

Was any information in the consent materials missing, unclear, or in need of improvement? Please explain.

How do you describe your gender? Select all that apply.

• Woman
• Man
• Non-binary
• Another gender identity
• Prefer not to say

Was this your first time participating in a study with this research team?

• Yes
• No
• Not sure

How clearly were the potential risks of the study explained to you?

What do you recall about how long your data will be retained?

• Only during data analysis
• For several years
• Indefinitely
• I don't remember

I understood that I could withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.

We'd like to understand your experience with the consent process in a bit more depth. An AI moderator will ask you a couple of follow-up questions.

In which region do you currently reside?

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
• North America
• Oceania
• South America
• Prefer not to say

Based on what you were told, what level of risk did this study pose to you?

• None
• Minimal
• Moderate
• High
• Not sure

How confident are you that your data will be kept confidential as described in the consent information?

I understood that I had the right to ask questions about the study at any point.

Based on your responses in this survey, is there anything else you would like to share about the consent information or your study experience?

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High school or equivalent
• Some college / Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral or professional degree
• Prefer not to say

I was clearly informed about any compensation or incentives for participating.

What is your current employment status?

• Employed full-time
• Employed part-time
• Self-employed
• Student
• Not employed
• Retired
• Prefer not to say

To what extent did payment or incentives influence your decision to participate?

• Not at all
• A little
• Somewhat
• A lot
• Prefer not to say

Have you previously participated in academic research at any institution?

• Yes
• No
• Prefer not to say