The Poo-Sticks Study is looking for volunteer participants
Researchers at the University of Exeter are recruiting participants to shed light on what the risk of carrying antibiotic-resistant bacteria are among freshwater swimmers across the UK.
Who we are looking for:
River swimmers and non-swimmers (to take part in our comparator group).
To participate, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be 16 years of age or older
- Not have any health conditions that increase your risk of infection or necessitate frequent hospital visits.
- Not have travelled outside Europe in the past six months
- Not have had an overnight stay in a healthcare facility in the past six months
- Not have received a course of antibiotics in the past six months
Find out more and sign up: https://www.ecehh.org/news/poo-sticks-river-swimming-study/
If you decide to take part, you will receive a Faecal Sample Collection Kit, which will include all the information and materials you need to participate, including a short questionnaire asking about your swimming habits, lifestyle and general health. You can collect your sample at your own home at your convenience, and return them to us in a pre-paid and addressed box, so there will be no expenses put on you.
Request your kit here: https://bit.ly/poo-sticks
Information submitted will be anonymised and participation is voluntary. You are free to withdraw from the project at any point without having to give a reason.
Help us understand more about the health risks of water pollution.
