Partner participation

father and baby

We are inviting partners of current ECHO participants to join the study. Your involvement will help us learn how parents’ experiences and surroundings affect child development and health before, during, and after pregnancy. Every partner's participation is valuable for understanding child and family health. 

You are eligible to join the study if:

  • You are a current partner of an ECHO participant.
  • You are 18 years or older at the time of enrollment.

If you agree to join, you would be asked to:

  • Review study details and sign a consent form.
  • Complete online surveys asking you questions about your health, lifestyle and family experiences.
  • Come into our Yakima study office for 15-30 minutes to provide a urine and saliva sample.
  • You might be asked to provide a semen sample by mail.

Compensation:

  • You will receive up to $75 in gift cards for completing all parts of the study visit.

Where, when and time commitment:

  • Location: ECHO Yakima Valley study office at 210 S 11th Ave #41 in Yakima [insert ink to google maps location]
  • When: 6-11 months after the ECHO participant’s pregnancy
  • Duration: Between 1 and 2 hours total for consent, surveys and office visit.

How to join:

  • Click here to fill out a survey to provide your contact information and answer some questions.