Pregnancy Loss Study |
Introduction and Instructions
Hello! You are invited to participate in a study that is being conducted by Dr. T. Tempelmeyer and Dr. Beverly Stiles at Midwestern State University. We understand that the loss of a wanted pregnancy is a very distressing event for many women, but your participation will contribute to our growing understanding of how women respond to these events. We are interested in how women respond emotionally and socially when they experience the loss of a wanted pregnancy.
Inclusion criteria for participating in the study include:
Age 18 or over
Have experienced one (or more) involuntary loss(es) of a wanted pregnancy (miscarriage).
If you agree to participate in this study, you will be asked to read and respond to a variety of questions below. Some questions may ask you to elaborate on your answer. Your total time commitment should be approximately 30-45 minutes.
Any questions collected in connection with this study will remain confidential, and the data collected will be stored on a drive that will be locked in our research lab. Only data averaged for all participants will be disclosed in scientific publications. Remember, there is no connection between your answers and your name/identity.
The study procedures involve minimal risk. While participation in this study involves no risk of physical injury, there are potential risks of discomfort or distress in answering questions about your pregnancy loss. Sometimes problems arise for individuals when sensitive topics are discussed. Should you experience any discomfort or distress, as a result of answering these questions, you may call the Midwestern State University Counseling Center at 940-397-4618, or the investigators, Dr. T. Tempelmeyer, at 940-397-4207, or Dr. B. Stiles, at 940-397-4901. Our address is Midwestern State University, 4310 Taft Blvd., Wichita Falls, Texas, 76308.
Please answer questions in terms of the pregnancy loss that caused you the most distress, if you have experienced more than one. If you do not have any questions, please continue below.
You may stop at any time. If you decide to withdraw from the study, there will be no information gathered about you and the information that has been recorded by you will not be used in any analysis. Again, thank you for sharing this information with us. We truly appreciate your help in terms of allowing us to try to understand this very painful event better.
Please understand that by completing the questionnaire, you are giving researchers your informed consent and affirming that you are at least 18 years of age. Continue below to respond to the survey.
Inclusion criteria for participating in the study include:
Age 18 or over
Have experienced one (or more) involuntary loss(es) of a wanted pregnancy (miscarriage).
If you agree to participate in this study, you will be asked to read and respond to a variety of questions below. Some questions may ask you to elaborate on your answer. Your total time commitment should be approximately 30-45 minutes.
Any questions collected in connection with this study will remain confidential, and the data collected will be stored on a drive that will be locked in our research lab. Only data averaged for all participants will be disclosed in scientific publications. Remember, there is no connection between your answers and your name/identity.
The study procedures involve minimal risk. While participation in this study involves no risk of physical injury, there are potential risks of discomfort or distress in answering questions about your pregnancy loss. Sometimes problems arise for individuals when sensitive topics are discussed. Should you experience any discomfort or distress, as a result of answering these questions, you may call the Midwestern State University Counseling Center at 940-397-4618, or the investigators, Dr. T. Tempelmeyer, at 940-397-4207, or Dr. B. Stiles, at 940-397-4901. Our address is Midwestern State University, 4310 Taft Blvd., Wichita Falls, Texas, 76308.
Please answer questions in terms of the pregnancy loss that caused you the most distress, if you have experienced more than one. If you do not have any questions, please continue below.
You may stop at any time. If you decide to withdraw from the study, there will be no information gathered about you and the information that has been recorded by you will not be used in any analysis. Again, thank you for sharing this information with us. We truly appreciate your help in terms of allowing us to try to understand this very painful event better.
Please understand that by completing the questionnaire, you are giving researchers your informed consent and affirming that you are at least 18 years of age. Continue below to respond to the survey.