UPenn Healthy Savings Study
Brief description of study
The purpose of the
study is to learn more about food shopping habits and patterns and how people
shop for groceries. We would like to test a Healthy Savings Program that provides discounts on healthy foods to learn about what could encourage people to shop healthier.
Shoppers from 240 low-income families with children living in Philadelphia will
be recruited.
Detailed description of study
If eligible and enrolled in the
study, participation will last 8 months. Participants will be asked to:
- Download a Healthy Savings app that will provide weekly discounts on healthy foods at the supermarket. Discounts may differ for participants.
- Scan their app/card at the register each time they shop at a participating ACME store.
- Complete surveys about their shopping habits, and diet for themselves and one child in the family at 3 time points. Surveys can be completed online or over the phone.
These surveys will be completed at enrollment, at the end of 6 months, and at
the end of 8 months. You will be compensated at the
completion of each time point.
Contact us:
If you have any questions at all, you can reach us at 215-804-9827 or PennHealthySavings@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
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Conditions:
healthy eating,food shopping,nutrition,obesity
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Age: Between 18 Years - 70 Years
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Gender: All
You may be eligible to participate if you are:
- 18 years of age or older
- Are the main household shopper
- Have at least one child between the ages of 2-17 in the household
- Either receive or are eligible to receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program) benefits or Food Stamps
- Do most of your grocery shopping at a participating ACME supermarket
- Have a working smartphone
Updated on
28 Feb 2024.
Study ID: 833359
