Participants sought for studies Did you have high blood pressure or preeclampsia during pregnancy in summer 2026?
We are looking for women who would like to take part in an interview study about women’s experiences of heat during pregnancy. The aim is to gain a better understanding of how pregnant women with high blood pressure and/or pre-eclampsia experience high temperatures, and what information and support they need during hot weather and heatwaves.
We are looking for participants for an interview study at Karolinska Institutet about women’s experiences of heat during pregnancy. The aim is to gain a better understanding of how pregnant women with high blood pressure and/or pre-eclampsia experience high temperatures, and what information and support they need during hot weather and heatwaves.
The knowledge gained from the study will be used to improve information, support and healthcare for pregnant women and new mothers during periods of high temperatures.
Who can take part?
- You are 18 years old or older
- You were pregnant at some point between May and September 2026
- You were diagnosed with high blood pressure and/or pre-eclampsia during the pregnancy
About the study
After you have registered your interest, a researcher will contact you with more information about the study. You will have the chance to ask questions before deciding whether to take part.
The study involves one individual interview with a researcher or midwife researcher. You will be asked about your experiences of heat during pregnancy and what information and support you needed. You choose what you want to share. The interview takes about one hour and can take place at a time and location that suit you, or online. You can choose to do the interview in Swedish or English. The interview will be audio-recorded.
Participation is voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time without giving a reason.
Compensation
After completing the interview, you will receive a gift card worth SEk 200 as a thank you.
Contact
Veronika Tirado
Postdoctoral ResearcherSarah Matilda Fried
Midwife and research assistantProcessing of personal data
All processing of personal data in the project is carried out in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Karolinska Institutet is responsible for your personal data. The Data Protection Officer can be contacted at dataskyddsombud@ki.se. Data will be analysed at group level, handled confidentially and stored in a secure database at Karolinska Institutet. You may withdraw from participation at any time.