Complex trauma and caregiving representations in pregnant women
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring associations between complex trauma and caregiving representations in pregnant women.
IRAS ID
319034
Contact name
Cecile Musgrave
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Edinburgh
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 6 months, 1 days
Research summary
The study aims to investigate pregnant women's past experiences of trauma and identify whether there are associations with their caregiving representations (the way that they think and feel about their unborn baby). Further we will be investigating how this relationship is mediated by current mental health difficulties.
This study aims to recruit individuals who are over 18 years of age and are pregnant. Participants will be recruited from clinical (NHS outpatients) and community (via social media forums and platforms) settings. Participation will involve providing informed consent and completing an online survey taking approximately 30 minutes. This will be comprised of screening questions, demographic data collection, and a series of self-report measures regarding complex trauma, antenatal caregiving representations, current mental health, perceived social support, and adult attachment. The study will use a cross-sectional, quantitative, non-experimental design.
REC name
West of Scotland REC 4
REC reference
23/WS/0029
Date of REC Opinion
30 Mar 2023
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion