Participant information
You are invited to take part in a World Health Organization (WHO) survey about treatment for gonorrhoea. The purpose of this survey is to understand what matters most to people when considering gonorrhoea treatment options, such as types of medicines (injections or oral), number of doses, follow-up care, side effects, convenience, and concerns about antibiotic resistance. The results will inform future WHO treatment guidelines.
You are being invited because your experience with gonorrhoea or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), or your involvement with communities affected by these issues, could provide valuable insight.
The survey takes approximately 5–10 minutes and is available in English, Arabic, French, Russian, Chinese and Spanish. It may be accessed through a generic link or QR code. You do not need to create an account to participate.
Participation is voluntary. You may skip any question or exit the survey at any time before submission. Once you submit your responses, they cannot be withdrawn because the survey is anonymous and your responses cannot be linked to you personally.
Your participation is fully anonymous. We do not collect any personal information (e.g. name, contact details or other direct identifiers) or share your responses with third parties. We do not collect IP addresses or other device information. The survey will record the date and time of completion for administrative and data quality purposes. Your responses will be analysed together with those of other participants and reported in summary form only.
Because the survey includes questions about sexual health and related experiences, you may wish to complete it in a private setting if possible. If any question makes you feel uncomfortable, you may skip it or stop the survey at any time. If you feel distressed or need support, please consider contacting a trusted health care provider, local sexual health service, mental health support service, or relevant community organization in your area.
If you have questions about the survey, please contact: mccartneyd@who.int.
For ethics-related queries or complaints, please contact the WHO Ethics Review Committee Secretariat: ercsec@who.int.
This survey is open to participants worldwide until 12 June 2026 (23:59 CEST).
