Participants sought for studies Have you given birth in Sweden within the past five years?

Your experience can contribute to important research in maternity care. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet are conducting a survey study to better understand what contributes to positive and negative experiences related to childbirth.

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The healthcare is constantly evolving, and this survey aims to identify factors contributing to both positive and negative experiences, as well as what is important to you during your pregnancy, labour and birth, and postpartum.

The study at Karolinska Institutet is part of a large international research collaboration. The knowledge gathered will help us improve the care provided to those who are pregnant and birthing in Sweden, while also contributing to an international perspective on childbirth.

Who can participate?

Those who have given birth in Sweden in the last five years.

How does the study work?

You access the study using the link below.

Participation is voluntary, and the survey can be completed on a computer, mobile phone, or tablet, taking approximately 30 minutes. If you need to interrupt, you can provide your email address to return later. All data is handled securely and anonymously. Your email address will not be saved or accessible to the research team.

Participate in the study 

Join the study by completing the survey.

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The map shows were the cooperating universities are situated: Western Sydney University, University of Groningen, Taipei Medical University, Edna Adan University, Hangzhou Normal University, The University of Tokyo, Kings College London, Universitas Arhus
Cooperation vid the universities: Western Sydney University, University of Groningen, Taipei Medical University, Edna Adan University, Hangzhou Normal University, The University of Tokyo, Kings College London, Universitas Arhusiensis, Universidade de Sao Paolo, Mulungushi University, Turku University of Applied Sciences. Photo: Western Sydney University (rev).

Responsible for the project

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Malin Edqvist

Midwife, PhD.
Department of Medicine, Solna;Department of Women's and Children's Health
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Frida Viirman

Midwife, PhD, Project leader.
Department of Medicine, Solna
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Hanna Ulfsdottir

Midwife, PhD, Project leader.
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Department of Women's and Children's Health

Processing of personal data

Your personal data is processed for the purposes of this study in accordance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). The legal entity responsible for processing of your personal data is Karolinska Institutet. The Data Protection Officer can be reached at dataskyddsombud@ki.se. The data will be analyzed on a group level, handled confidentially and it will be stored in a secure database at Karolinska Institutet. You can terminate your participation in the study at any time.