Experiences of pregnancy in women with epilepsy

Institution

University of Hull and Humber Foundation Trust, UK

About the study

Pregnancy for women with epilepsy can be challenging for a number of reasons including concerns about medication and seizures. The purpose of this study is to increase our understanding of the experiences of women who have epilepsy and who are pregnant. This could lead to the development of better care and support for pregnant women with epilepsy in the future.

When will this study be recruiting?

We will be recruiting until May 2013.

What will participants be asked to do?

The study will take between 1-2 hours in total and during that time you will have an interview with the researcher

You will be asked to talk about your experience managing both your epilepsy and your pregnancy. At the beginning of the interview you will be asked a number of questions about your pregnancy. These will include the number of weeks of your pregnancy, whether or not it is your first child and about any previous pregnancies. You will also be asked some questions about your epilepsy, including your diagnosis and number of years since diagnosis, your seizure frequency and intensity.

Who can take part?

You are eligible to take part in the study if you are:

• pregnant (up to 29 weeks) with a diagnosis of epilepsy. or 
• have a diagnosis of epilepsy and have given birth within the past nine months.

You should be resident in the UK.

Who is conducting the research?

Stephanie Boardman, trainee clinical psychologist

Who has reviewed this study?

All research in the NHS is looked at by an independent group of people, called a Research Ethics Committee, to protect your interests. This study has been reviewed by the NRES Committee Humber Bridge REC

Interested?

For further information, you can also contact the primary researcher by post, telephone or email with any questions:

Stephanie Boardman
Trainee Clinical Psychologist
Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychological Therapies
Hertford Building
University of Hull
HU6 7RX

Telephone number: 07846 864 159
Email: s.g.boardman@2010.hull.ac.uk