Not applicable Not applicable
Conditions
Interventions
Not applicable.
Sponsors
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adults (females and males) of reproductive age (18–40 years).Self-identified as having a desire to have children in the near future (“parents-to-be”).Sufficient command of the Dutch language to participate in the Q-sort and interview (spoken Dutch).Able to provide informed consent.Selected to ensure diversity in socio-demographic characteristics, including:Gender (targeting approximately equal numbers of women and men)Relationship statusEducational levelOccupation/employment statusCountry of birth/cultural backgroundPostal code, targeting vulnerable circumstances such as: Financial (in)stabilityDebt/student loansLevel of access to healthcare, social services and childcare, (In)sufficient social network/perceived supportParental mental and physical healthPerceived neighborhood safetyEfforts will be made to include Dutch-speaking participants with low literacy and/or digital literacy levels. In such cases, study materials (including Q-sort statements) may be adapted using plain language and/or visualizations to ensure accessibility.We are not specifically targeting non-heterosexual individuals, however, if a potential participant identifies as non-heterosexual, they may be included.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Insufficient command of the Dutch language to participate in the study procedures (spoken Dutch).Inability to provide informed consent even after adaptation of study materials to support comprehension.No active child wish
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameters are the identification of distinct viewpoints regarding childbearing decisions among parents-to-be, as well as qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews following the Q-sort, including the reasoning behind participants’ statement rankings. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary study parameters include the comparison between participants’ perceptions of their partner’s responses and their own viewpoints, as well as the analysis of participants’ responses regarding their interest in participation in a preconception program, preferences for program design, and the role of the partner in such programs. These parameters will help explore potential differences in perceptions within couples and provide insight into participants’ willingness to engage in preconception care interventions. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Contacts
Public ContactR. Gaillard
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Outcome results
None listed