International Midwifery Project
Please read the information sheet about the research study. After reading, please click
register to enroll
in the study.
This study is being undertaken to help us understand the well-being of international midwives
and to evaluate the benefits of the various resources you will be offered during your training
period in the UK. With your help, we may also be able to improve future interventions and
support for midwives. Please read the following information carefully, and please contact us at
the contact details below if you need further information.
What will I have to do?
If you agree to take part, you will be asked to complete 3 online questionnaires on 3 separate occasions over a 9-12-month period. Each questionnaire will take between 15-20 minutes to complete. You will be asked to answer questions about your mental health and well-being, social relationships, and coping strategies. We will also ask for some basic demographic information including your age, gender, marital status, and how many children you have. The questionnaires will be sent to you automatically from our secure online system.
If you would like to take part, please complete the consent form below, and provide your name, email, and mobile number. This contact information will be kept separate in a secure database.
When you begin your questionnaire(s), you will be asked to login with your email and the last four digits of your mobile phone number. This is to allow us to check who has provided a unique link which will allow your questionnaire responses to be linked together. Please note that NO personal identifying information (name, contact details, telephone, etc) will be linked to your questionnaire answers.
If you decide that you would like us to stop sending you any information, please contact us using the information below and we will delete your contact details from the database.
If you would like to take part, please complete the consent form below, and provide your name, email, and mobile number. This contact information will be kept separate in a secure database.
When you begin your questionnaire(s), you will be asked to login with your email and the last four digits of your mobile phone number. This is to allow us to check who has provided a unique link which will allow your questionnaire responses to be linked together. Please note that NO personal identifying information (name, contact details, telephone, etc) will be linked to your questionnaire answers.
If you decide that you would like us to stop sending you any information, please contact us using the information below and we will delete your contact details from the database.
Why have I been asked to take part?
You are invited to participate in this study because you are taking part in a training and support program for international midwives with the All4Maternity organization.
Do I have to take part?
No - it is entirely up to you if you take part or not. If you decide not to take part, this will not affect the training and support you receive.
Please note that any information you provide in the questionnaire will be used for the study but it is up to you whether you complete all or only some of the questions.
Please note that any information you provide in the questionnaire will be used for the study but it is up to you whether you complete all or only some of the questions.
What are the benefits of taking part?
While there will be no direct benefits of taking part, your involvement will help us explore the mental health and well-being of midwives and the benefits of the different types of support you receive. We hope to use the information you share to develop the programme further and to help identify effective strategies.
What are the possible disadvantages or risks of taking part?
Taking part in the study will take up some of your time. The questionnaires should take approximately 15-20 minutes. The questions are not intended to cause emotional distress, but there is always the possibility that you may feel uncomfortable when thinking about your experience. If you do require further support, please speak to the All4Maternity staff, and they can tell you about the different options available to you.
What will happen with the information collected?
The results of this study will be summarised in a report, published in a journal, and shared through social media outlets. While we will use quotes and key findings, you will not be identifiable. If you would like to receive a summary of the findings, please contact us using the contact information below. We would also like to keep your anonymous data after the study has ended for teaching, presentation, and future research opportunities.
Will my data be kept confidential?
The questionnaire data is anonymous and any open-ended text answers will be anonymized after collection. All anonymous data will be shared with research staff from Innate Health Research (based in the UK and USA) and the University of Central Lancashire, UK using secure data transfer and folders. None of the data we collect will be shared outside of the research team.We will use your email for communication purposes only, and all contact information will be destroyed at the end of the study. We will not link your name or email address to your questionnaire data.
The University processes personal data as part of its research and teaching activities in accordance with the lawful basis of 'public task', and in accordance with the University's purpose of “advancing education, learning and research for the public benefit”. Under UK data protection legislation, the University acts as the Data Controller for personal data collected as part of the University's research. The University privacy notice for research participants can be found on the attached link https://www.uclan.ac.uk/data_protection/privacy-notice-research-participants.php
The University processes personal data as part of its research and teaching activities in accordance with the lawful basis of 'public task', and in accordance with the University's purpose of “advancing education, learning and research for the public benefit”. Under UK data protection legislation, the University acts as the Data Controller for personal data collected as part of the University's research. The University privacy notice for research participants can be found on the attached link https://www.uclan.ac.uk/data_protection/privacy-notice-research-participants.php
Who is undertaking this project?
This research was designed and funded by Innate Health Research, USA. We have partnered with the University of Central Lancashire in Preston, UK to undertake this research. All4Maternity and the One Thought Institute are partners who are supporting your training and are also stakeholders in the research.
Who has approved this study?
This study has been approved by the Health Ethics Panel at the University of Central Lancashire (project no: 0399).
What do I do if I have a complaint?
If you are unhappy, or if there is a problem, please feel free to let us know by contacting Professor Gill Thomson (GThomson@uclan.ac.uk; +44 1772 894578 ) and we will try to help. If you remain unhappy or have a complaint which you feel you cannot come to us with, then please contact the Research Governance Unit at OfficerForEthics@uclan.ac.uk. If you have any concerns about the way in which the University processes your personal data, it is important that you are aware of your right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office by calling +44 303 123 1113.
Project Team
Innate Health Research: Nici Butchart.
nici@innatehealthresearch.org
University of Central Lancashire: Professor Gill Thomson, School of Community Health & Midwifery, University of Central Lancashire, Preston. GThomson@uclan.ac.uk
If you are happy to continue to take part in the study, please click here to register where you'll be asked share your name, email, and phone number, and can go over the study's consent statements.
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After registration, you will receive an email inviting you to take the first survey. Alternatively, you can go directly to the survey by logging in to your dashboard. At a later date, you will receive emails inviting you to take the second and third surveys. You will again be able to access those directly through your dashboard.
University of Central Lancashire: Professor Gill Thomson, School of Community Health & Midwifery, University of Central Lancashire, Preston. GThomson@uclan.ac.uk
If you are happy to continue to take part in the study, please click here to register where you'll be asked share your name, email, and phone number, and can go over the study's consent statements.
.
After registration, you will receive an email inviting you to take the first survey. Alternatively, you can go directly to the survey by logging in to your dashboard. At a later date, you will receive emails inviting you to take the second and third surveys. You will again be able to access those directly through your dashboard.