Female Genital Pain: Distress and Treatment Seeking

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(1) What is the study about?
This study investigates women’s personal and relationship distress about their genital pain and how it affects their treatment seeking choices.

(2) Who is carrying out the study?
The study is being conducted by Kathy Bond and will form the basis for the degree of PhD at The University of Sydney under the supervision of Dr Patricia Weerakoon, Senior Lecturer and Coordinator of the Graduate Program in Sexual Health.

(3) What does the study involve?
The study requires you to complete an on-line questionnaire that asks you mostly open ended questions about your genital pain, personal and relationship distress and treatment choices.

(4) How much time will the study take?
It should take approximately 45-60 minutes depending on how much detail you choose to give.

(5) Can I withdraw from the study?
Participation in this study is completely voluntary - you are not under any obligation to participate and you can withdrawal at any time prior to submitting the questionnaire without affecting any relationship you may have with the University of Sydney or any health professional that may be treating you. Once you have submitted the questionnaire your responses cannot be withdrawn. Submitting your questionnaire is an indication of your understanding of this and your consent to participate in the study.

(6) Will anyone else know the results?
All aspects of the study, including results, will be strictly confidential and only the researchers will have access to information about participants. A report of the study may be submitted for publication, but individual participants will not be identifiable in such a report.

(7) Will the study benefit me?
Your participation in this study may have benefits for women who have female sexual pain.

(8) Can I tell other people about the study?
Yes

(9) What if I require further information?
If you would like to know more at any stage, please feel free to contact Kathy Bond on +61 425 798 425 or kbon3355@uni.sydney.edu.au or Patricia Weerakoon on +61 2 9351 9256 or P.Weerakoon@usyd.edu.au.

(10) What if I have a complaint or concerns?
Any person with concerns or complaints about the conduct of a research study can contact the Deputy Manager, Human Ethics Administration, University of Sydney on +61 2 8627 8176 (Telephone); +61 2 8627 8177 (Facsimile) or human.ethics@usyd.edu.au (Email).