In January 2020, we started our qualitative research study which aims to explore the experience of women residing in St Kitts and Nevis, who have been affected by fibroids.
The reason for trying to understand this experience is because it has become clear that fibroids are a common health issue affecting women in St Kitts and Nevis. It is therefore important to explore if fibroids are affecting the quality of life of women in the Federation and understand what challenges women may be facing so we can provide effective and appropriate support, advocate on behalf of women, and ensure that women receive the best medical care possible.
This research study was approved by the Ministry of Health’s Interim Ethics Review Committee on 12th December 2019 (ethics approval number IERC-2019-12-035) and we received a small grant from the team at Soca Girls Rock! to cover some of the costs of this work.
You can find out more about this project here
Funder:
Soca Girls Rock
Date:
December, 2019
Categories:
Women's Health
Tags:
Fibroids
“There is an urgent need for Public Health research to be conducted in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) like St Kitts and Nevis.
“Due to the challenges of lack of funding, expertise and resources, there is a gap in Public Health research which means we do not have enough data and information to understand the health challenges, health needs and the patient support that is required to improve the health and wellbeing of the public.
“Collaborations like this one, between Soca Girls Rock!, Serrette Brown Research and Consulting and Lake Health and Wellbeing, connect local organizations with technical and research expertise as well as funding which allows much-needed research to be conducted.
“We would like to thank the Research @ Soca Girls Rock! initiative for this opportunity and look forward to exploring this important women’s health issue.”
– Abi Begho, Founder, Lake Health and Wellbeing
