Covid-19 and trends in Reproduction
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A survey of reproductive-age adults to assess attitudes and trends towards reproductive health throughout the Covid-19 pandemic
IRAS ID
298498
Contact name
Madeleine Hardy
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
R&I Department, Research & Innovation Centre, St James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds,
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 3 months, 1 days
Research summary
This study aims to determine the effects of Covid-19 on Reproduction. A questionnaire covering the following themes will be sent to women and men of reproductive age (18-45); pregnancy/family planning, contraceptive practices, covid-19 vaccine uptake. The questionnaire will be conducted on an online survey platform (Qualtrics), and voluntary participants will be recruited through advertisement in the Fertility Clinic setting, in the Antenatal Clinic setting, and via websites and social media platforms including but not limited to agencies and charities allied to the field of Reproductive Health. This will be a mixed-methods study.
REC name
South Central - Berkshire B Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
21/SC/0225
Date of REC Opinion
15 Jul 2021
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion