Understanding Miscarriage Support through Social Media Focus Groups

Investigating Technology Use Among Women Who Have Experienced Miscarriage

Recruiting
18 years - 100 years
Female
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study.

Many people rely on technology to communicate with others who have similar experiences, and to get information about their health and wellbeing. We want to know more about the ways in which women who experience miscarriage use technology, so that we can design tech-based support tools that complement other sources of support.

Detailed description of study

There are four main purposes of the study: 1) Identify people in the care network of women who have had miscarriages and their roles and interactions. 2) Identify women who have had miscarriages experiences related to socio-technical systems. 3) Identify the timeline and information needs of women who have had miscarriages 4) Compare the health experiences of United States vs United Kingdom
Participants will be compensated for their participation.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: miscarriage
  • Age: 18 years - 100 years
  • Gender: Female

Inclusion Criteria
Experienced a miscarriage
Must be a member of Facebook
Must be comfortable communicating in English
Must reside either in United States or United Kingdom

Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1709149336

This study investigates how women who have experienced a miscarriage use technology to communicate and gather information about their health and wellbeing. The study aims to understand the role of technology in their support networks and how it complements other forms of support.

Participants will engage in activities to identify the people involved in their care network and explore their interactions. They will also share their experiences with socio-technical systems and discuss their information needs related to miscarriages. The study will compare experiences in the United States and the United Kingdom.

  • Who can participate: Women who have experienced a miscarriage, are members of Facebook, can communicate in English, and reside in either the United States or the United Kingdom are eligible to participate.
  • Study details: Participants will be involved in activities to explore their care networks and interactions. They will also discuss their experiences with technology and information needs related to miscarriage.

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