1. What is the hypothesis? Look for what the researchers are trying to test; what is the purpose of aim of the study?
The aim of this study is to assess the capability of psychosocial screening using the KINDEX interview with the three major risk areas, maternal psychopathology, traumatic experiences and perceived stress. Also, the researchers hypothesized that women scoring higher rates in the KINDEX would also present higher rates in the three risk areas.
2. What are the variables? If your study is an experiment, typically the independent variables are what is being studied and manipulated (i.e. medication vs. therapy); and the dependent variables are the results of some testing instrument; the different scores on these tools for measuring the differences. If not experimental, what is being addressed or researched?
Since this is an interview, it is a descriptive research. This is a research that questions a large sample of people to assess their behaviors and mental processes. The KINDEX interview is a brief standardized instrument that assesses 11 different risk factors which was used …show more content…
All interviews were carried out by nine midwives. They provided obstetrical care in the gynecological department of the hospital using the KINDEX. The KINDEX paper with pencil version is designed to be used as interview by midwife or obstetricians and not as a self-assessment. The midwife had to inform the pregnant woman about the aim of the study, confidentiality and voluntary nature. After, the participants were asked to read the information sheet and give her written informed consent to be able to proceed with the interview. No other family members or partners were allowed during the interview which was in a private room. The researcher of the Department of Clinical Psychology of the University of Konstanz was reachable and had weekly meetings with the group of midwives collaborating in the
The aim of this study is to assess the capability of psychosocial screening using the KINDEX interview with the three major risk areas, maternal psychopathology, traumatic experiences and perceived stress. Also, the researchers hypothesized that women scoring higher rates in the KINDEX would also present higher rates in the three risk areas.
2. What are the variables? If your study is an experiment, typically the independent variables are what is being studied and manipulated (i.e. medication vs. therapy); and the dependent variables are the results of some testing instrument; the different scores on these tools for measuring the differences. If not experimental, what is being addressed or researched?
Since this is an interview, it is a descriptive research. This is a research that questions a large sample of people to assess their behaviors and mental processes. The KINDEX interview is a brief standardized instrument that assesses 11 different risk factors which was used …show more content…
All interviews were carried out by nine midwives. They provided obstetrical care in the gynecological department of the hospital using the KINDEX. The KINDEX paper with pencil version is designed to be used as interview by midwife or obstetricians and not as a self-assessment. The midwife had to inform the pregnant woman about the aim of the study, confidentiality and voluntary nature. After, the participants were asked to read the information sheet and give her written informed consent to be able to proceed with the interview. No other family members or partners were allowed during the interview which was in a private room. The researcher of the Department of Clinical Psychology of the University of Konstanz was reachable and had weekly meetings with the group of midwives collaborating in the