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Miscarriage, Adverse Childhood events and care in the Emergency Department

University of Sunshine Coast

  • Chief Investigator
    Dr Karen-Ann Clarke
  • Student Investigator
    Aleah Lyons
  • Partner Investigator
    Dr Holly Meyer
  • Partner Investigator
    Terri Downer
  • Closing Date

The aim of this study is to explore the experiences of women who have a history of adverse childhood events and who received care in an Australian emergency department for a miscarriage (also known as an early pregnancy loss).

To be eligible for the study you must be:

  • Over 18 at time of loss
  • Occurred loss since 2011
  • Experienced a spontaneous loss of pregnancy at <13 weeks
  • Have one or more adverse childhood events
  • Presented to an Australian ED for care for this loss

Women may skip questions or withdraw at any time, and support resources are provided.  To complete the survey go to: https://uniofsunshinecoast.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9S8hYzwRMnGYNam

If you have any questions about participation or about the study, please contact the research team at: ajl067@student.usc.edu.au or go to

The study team is also looking for eligible women to participate in a conversation about their experiences to better understand the unique challenges
faced during this time.

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