PANDA Trial 

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC 

Would the research project be a good fit for me? 

We are looking for community members from diverse backgrounds who are willing to participate in a group online interview. The study might be a good fit for you if you are physically inactive and would like to discuss how nature can improve your health.  

Will I be paid to take part in the research project? 

Participants who attend and take part in the Focus Group Interview will each receive a gift of $100.00 electronic gift card as thanks for your time and participation.  

What is involved if I choose to participate? 

In Phase 1 of the PANDA Trial we invite members of the public to participate in an online Focus Group interview. 

We ask you to participate in, and be aware of, the following; 

• Step 1: Complete a consent phone call and a screening questionnaire to check if you are eligible (approx 20-30mins to complete)

• Step 2: Complete an online questionnaire about your background/opinions to Physical Activity in nature (approx 15 mins).

•  Step 3: Take part in an online recorded Focus Group interview (60-90mins)

To take part in this study you must meet the following eligibility criteria:  

• Be aged 45 years or older  

• Currently live in Greater Sydney, Wollongong LGA or Shellharbour LGA (NSW, Australia).  

• You have you done less than 30 minutes of physical activity on 5 days a week

• And currently spend less than 2 hours per week in nature  

• You have been diagnosed with a cardiometabolic disease by a medical doctor
  Eg heart attack, heart failure, valve disease, stroke, heart rhythm disorders, peripheral artery and venous disease, high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol, obesity (Body Mass Index more than 30), diabetes, pre – diabetes or polycystic ovarian syndrome. 

• Be willing to take part in a recorded online group interview  

• Be willing to complete a screening survey.
  The screening survey will also ask you about your demographic background such as sex, medical conditions, relationship status, life-stage, education level, socioeconomic circumstances, area of residence and cultural background.  

• Be willing to download a free online communication app such as Zoom or MS Teams (will be used to conduct Focus Group interview on)  

• Speak, read and understand English  

Further information and who to contact  
To sign up or for further information about the study you can contact the study team at panda@unsw.edu.au or Phone 02 9348 0786