Reproductive Autonomy in the Healthcare Setting - Black patients with Lupus

STUDY BASICS

Are you a Black person currently pregnant or trying to become pregnant? Have you been diagnosed with lupus? You may be able to participate in a research study to explore your thoughts and feelings around your reproductive health. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

We are conducting a research study that involves a confidential telephone interview to explore your thoughts and feelings around your reproductive health. Reproductive autonomy in the healthcare setting is the right for people to access health information, services, and supports that they need to make and execute reproductive decisions aligned with their values and priorities. The goal is to try to improve reproductive healthcare for patients with lupus, in particular Black people who experience pregnancy. The information that you provide will help us better understand people's experiences with reproductive healthcare. 

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Eligible participants must:

• Identify as Black 
• Be diagnosed with lupus 
• Be between the ages of 18 and 50 
• Speak English fluently 
• Be pregnant now, in the past, or trying 

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

For this study we will ask you to complete a 60-75 minute audio-recorded interview by phone or over Zoom. A research staff member from the University of Pittsburgh will conduct the interview. The interview questions focus on your experiences with reproductive healthcare.