Miscarriage, Adverse Childhood events and care in the Emergency Department
University of Sunshine Coast
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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.