TUKS Consumer Database
Thank you for your interest to join the TUKS Consumer Database.
What is the TUKS Consumer Database?
Persons registered on this database receive invitations to participate in research studies about products (mainly food but other things as well) that play a role in the lives of consumers. The studies are conducted by researchers and students linked to the University of Pretoria and its affiliate, Enterprises University of Pretoria. All studies are evaluated and approved by the relevant ethics committees of the University of Pretoria and are conducted in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA Act) https://popia.co.za/act/.
How do I join the TUKS Consumer Database?
Joining the TUKS Consumer Database is easy! Just follow these 3 steps…
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Complete the form below and click Apply Now
All information that you provide will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with any third party. The information is only accessible to university staff members with appropriate permissions. -
Check your email
You will receive an email with a link to click and confirm your application. - You will receive invitations by email to participate in studies.
What are the benefits of being a member of the TUKS Consumer Database?
- The opportunity to share your opinion about products and your life experiences
- The opportunity to contribute to TUKS Research and scientific knowledge
- Fun, interesting and important tasks e.g. food product tastings
- Rewards for participating in studies e.g. shopping vouchers
What else do I need to know about the TUKS Consumer Database?
Joining the database and participation in any research study is voluntary. You decide whether or not to participate. You can choose to remove yourself (unsubscribe) from the database.
The information that you provide during registration is used to screen and select invitees for specific studies. For example, for some studies we need participants that are within a specific age range.
If you have any questions about the TUKS Consumer Database, please contact Prof H.L. de Kock (riette.dekock@up.ac.za)
Email Address
Re-Type Email Address
Type a password that you will remember
Re-Type Password
First Name
Last Name/Surname
Address
Suburb
City
Province
Postal Code
Primary Phone Number
Other Phone Number (Optional)
Date of Birth:
Country of Birth
How do you identify your gender?
What is your home language?
If other, please specify:
Which of the following best described your current main daily activity?
What is the highest grade of education you have completed?
Do you currently live with a spouse/partner?
Do you have any children?
How is your living standard compared to people your age in South Africa?
How is your health status compared to people your age in South Africa?
