Research Study: The Experience of Muslim Women Struggling with Infertility
Are you a Muslim woman struggling with infertility, or know someone who is? Assalamu alaykum. My name is Mona Elgohail, and I am a PhD student and researcher at Drexel University. I am currently conducting a research study aimed at understanding the impact of faith on the mental health and coping of Muslim women experiencing infertility. My hope is that the results of my study will benefit infertile Muslim women physically and mentally, ultimately increasing their chances of healthy pregnancy. Participation involves filling out an online survey, which should take you approximately 20 minutes to complete. You will be asked to answer demographic questions (e.g., age, education, race/ethnicity), followed by questions about your pregnancy and fertility history, recent mood, religiosity, and spirituality. Your participation is completely anonymous. As a gesture of appreciation, there will be an opportunity to enter a draw to win one of five $100 cash prizes. To be eligible to participate, you must be a Muslim woman; living in the US, UK, AU, or CA; at least 18 years old; not currently pregnant; currently experiencing difficulty conceiving (a first or second child) naturally through unprotected intercourse; and/or difficulty carrying a pregnancy (for a first or second child) to live birth delivery. To participate or find out more about this research study, please click on this anonymous survey link: http://bit.ly/MuslimFertility
I also ask that you please forward the information for this study to other Muslims who may be eligible to participate. Since individuals’ struggle with infertility is not often openly discussed, please forward this to all of the Muslims you know, whether or not you know that they are struggling with infertility. This research is being conducted by Mona Elgohail, a PhD student and researcher of Drexel University. If you have questions about this study, please feel free to contact her at [email protected].
