About this study

Second Chapter: Life After Hysterectomy is a research project exploring how people experience their bodies and lives many years after having a hysterectomy.

 

Why this study?

 

Even though in Canada, it is quite common for people who are born with a uterus to have it surgically removed, we know very little about how hysterectomy can affect a person's life.

 
 

Who can Participate?

You may be eligible if you :

  • Are an adult (18+)

  • Had a hysterectomy for non-cancerous (benign) reasons more than 10 years ago

  • Are comfortable participating in an in-person interview

  • Can communicate in English or with interpretation support

 

What’s Involved?

  • We’ll choose a time and place to meet that works for you.

  • You’ll have an open conversation with me about your life experience after hysterectomy.

  • The interview usually takes about 90 minutes, but the length depends on how much you’d like to share.

You can learn more about participation by reviewing the consent information here.

 

Study Support and Appreciation

All participants will receive an honorarium as a thank you. Translation, interpretation, or ASL support is available if needed.

 

How to Get Involved

If you would like to participate or would like more information, please reach out!

  • Call or text me: 778-801-4426

  • Send me an email: thesecondchapterstudy@gmail.com

  • Click here to register.

Participation is voluntary. Your privacy and confidentiality will be protected throughout the study.

 

About me...

My name is Nicole Berry. I'm a medical anthropologist and a professor who works at Simon Fraser University (here's my faculty profile). I have written two books on global health interventions in Guatemala (link to the first and the second) and am now transitioning to research in Canada. I am also a mom and a partner. When I'm not doing research or teaching, you can find me hiking outside, baking sourdough in my kitchen, or reading a good book. I live and work on unceded and traditional territories of Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musquem), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.