"Pregnancy at Work” wants to understand what challenges do working women face at their jobs during their pregnancy, and once do they return to work.
To do so we have an online questionnaire addressed to working mothers-to-be and working mothers being pregnant or not at the present moment.
The online questionnaire is built in a way that the participant is guided to the scenario that best fits into her reality, and includes a Consent form where the participant is informed about the research, her rights and what is expected of her participation. The information collected will help us to define a set of strategies, guidelines and services to help corporates embrace pregnancy as a part of work-life, and not as a roadblock to productivity and to work career.
Thanks for your interest and participation!!
Access the Consent form and Online Questionnaire:http://goo.gl/forms/bzw22RPXrn
Pregnancy at the Workplace
Pregnancy at the Workplace Research Project
Consent form for Participation in the Research study
Laurea University, HelsinkiPurpose
You are invited to participate in a research study conducted by Laura Lorenzo. The purpose of this research is to understand the challenges and experiences working mothers-to-be and working mothers have at their workplace from the moment they notify their pregnancy, to the moment they return to work after their maternity leave. We are much interested to learn how these experiences may impact their careers and in what way.
Procedures
If you decide to volunteer, we will ask you to complete an online survey that could be complemented, at your decision, with a short interview to clarify some of your answers. This interview will be hold preferably online.
Risks and Inconveniences
The risks associated with this study are limited but it is necessary to always be aware of emotional considerations related to the discussion, both of a personal and a professional nature, that are behind the call for the research topic. The general benefits, which may reasonably be expected to result from this study, include a contribution to theories on the applicability of specific pregnancy policies at the workplace. In addition, the research will focus on potential strategies and services that could be taken in place for supporting mothers-to-be and mothers at work. We cannot and do not guarantee or promise that you will receive any benefits from this study.
Voluntary participation
Your participation in this research study is voluntary. You may choose not to participate and you may withdraw your consent to participate at any time. You will not be penalized in any way should you decide not to participate or to withdraw from this study. You have the right to refuse to answer particular questions.
Protection of confidentiality
Your individual privacy will be maintained in all published and written data resulting from the study. Should you choose and only with your permission, your identity will be made known in written materials resulting from the study.
Contact information
If you have any questions, concerns or complaints about this research, its procedures, risks and benefits, contact the Student researcher, Laura Lorenzo, at laura.ldg@gmail.com or, if you prefer via Skype at: laura_ldg or telefone at +351-960-358-796.
If you are not satisfied with how this study is being conducted, or if you have any concerns, complaints, or general questions about the research or your rights as a participant, please contact the Faculty adviser Dr. Henrich Nyman: henrich.nyman@laurea.fi
Consent
By proceeding to the next page, you will be asked to confirm your interest in participating in this research. By doing so you understand the purpose of this research, the study procedures that you will undergo and the possible risks and discomforts as well as benefits that you may experience.
NOTE: For those volunteer participants that currently are not pregnant or for those who are not at their first pregnancy, the questionnaire will guide you to the one addressed you to the online survey designed for working mothers and expectant working mothers.
Please, click "NEXT" to answer whether you want to volunteer in this research or not. Thank you.
