Study Title: Attitudes, knowledge, and practices of post-partum women regarding exercise during pregnancy
Research Investigators and contact information:
1) Rachael Nelson can be reached at nelso1rk@cmich.edu or 989-774-2926
2) Brooke Ray can be reached at ray1bn@cmich.edu
3) Kristen Raczak can be reached at racza1ke@cmich.edu
Introductory statement. We are inviting you to participate in this study if you have delivered a baby within the last 6 months. This study includes a brief survey with up to 30 questions. There are a few questions in the survey that ask demographic questions, for example your age. There a few questions that ask about information you received from your physician about exercise during pregnancy. And there are a few questions about your own exercise activity before, during and after pregnancy.
What is the purpose of this study? The purpose of this survey is to gain a better understanding of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of women regarding their exercise habits around pregnancy.
What will I do in this study? Your participation in this study would include filling out survey that includes up to 30 questions.
How long will it take me to do this? We anticipate it will take you no more than 10 minutes to read this consent document and fill out the survey.
Are there any risks of participating in the study? There no anticipated risk risks associated with participating in this study.
What are the benefits of participating in the study? There are no direct benefits to you for participating in this study.
Will anyone know what I do or say in this study (Confidentiality)? Staff of Central Michigan University and government agencies who ensure the protection of human subjects in research may examine your records. However, your answers to this survey are anonymous. We will not attempt to identify you from your responses. And we will disable IP tracking in the survey.
What will happen to my data after the research? Your responses to our survey questions could be used for future research studies or distributed to another investigator for future research studies without additional informed consent from the subject or the legally authorized representative.
Will I receive any compensation for participation? There is no compensation associated with participating in this survey.
Who can I contact for information about this study? If you have any questions or concerns about this study, please contact Rachael Nelson at (989) 774-2926 or email her at nelso1rk@cmich.edu.
You are free to refuse to participate in this research project or to withdraw your consent and discontinue participation in the project at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. Your participation will not affect your relationship with the institution(s) involved in this research project.
If you are not satisfied with the manner in which this study is being conducted, you may report (anonymously if you so choose) any complaints to the Institutional Review Board by calling 989-774-6401, or addressing a letter to the Institutional Review Board, 104 Foust Hall Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859.
Your Participation is Voluntary. Your participation in this research is voluntary. You are free to refuse to participate in this research project or to withdraw your consent and discontinue participation in the project at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. You may also skip any question in the survey that you are not comfortable answering.