SOBRE LA IMPRUDENCIA MÉDICA

Hola! My name is Katherinne Smythe and I am currently a full time student at Massey University, completing my Masters in Science majoring in Psychology. As part of my research requirements I am conducting a research project under the supervision of Dr Natasha Tassell-Matamua. My project aims to understand and give a voice to the depression experienced after undergoing a cultural adjustment, for the purpose of recommending a foundation of support for Hispanic women migrating to New Zealand. I am interested in hearing women’s stories about experiencing depression upon moving to New Zealand, how they have made sense of their experience, and what helped them overcome or manage their depression.

Who can participate?

I require participants to be over the age of 21, born in South America and to have migrated to New Zealand before 2011. If you have self-identified as having had depression to describe your experience after migrating, and are now past treatment or feel you currently are not experiencing depression, then your experience can be given a voice. No GP or professional diagnosis is required, but a support person must be named who can provide you with support in case your participation impacts you in any way. Participants will also need to feel comfortable telling their stories in English, but some Spanish terms can be incorporated. Because of the in-depth nature of the project, I am aiming to interview between six to eight Hispanic women. I understand that this is a sensitive subject; therefore, I will make it as respectful, comfortable and safe as possible. Support will be made available to you during and after the interview if you feel the interview has impacted you in anyway. I look forward to valuing and getting to know you, and hope this will be an engaging experience for you as it will be for me. In recognition for your time and energy, a $30 Farmers voucher will be given to you for your participation.

What would be required of me if I decide to take part?

In order to get your story, I will conduct an audio recorded interview with you. Prior to the interview taking place you will be asked to sign a consent form giving your permission. The interview will take roughly 1 1/2 hours to complete and be conducted at a time and place suitable for you - this could include your home or wherever you feel comfortable. You may ask questions or request clarification about the project at any time. During the interview you can refuse to answer particular questions, and ask for the recording to be turned off if you are uncomfortable at any stage. Participation can be withdrawn up to four weeks after the interview has taken place. You have the option to view your transcript to make any alterations you feel are required. Transcripts will be provided to you within two weeks of the interview taking place, and you will have two weeks to review/edit or withdraw your transcript before I start my analysis. If the interview impacts you in anyway, you can contact me for support. I`ll help you obtain the support you require through your nominated support person, and/or can organize

access to a professionally trained support person. How will the information I provide be used?

I will personally transcribe the interviews, and will ask you to provide me with a fake name which I can use to represent you in the transcripts. I will be the only person who knows your actual identity. The transcripts will be viewed and analyzed only by myself, my supervisor, and a support lecturer who specializes in this area of research. The audio recordings will be deleted upon completion of the analysis. The transcripts, consent forms and contact information will be held at Massey University by my supervisor for a period of five years at which time they will be destroyed, as per research protocol. On the consent form, you can choose whether you would like a summary of the study’s findings to be sent directly to you.

If you know of anybody else who may be interested in partaking in this study, please feel free to pass on my contact details, so I can then provide them with an information sheet. Be assured that by contacting me you are not automatically agreeing to participate. I am more than happy to answer questions you may have or speak with anybody who simply has an interest in this project.

Muchas gracias,

Dr Natasha Tassell-Matamua Katherinne Smythe School of Psychology 144A Rakua Road

Private Bag 11222 Hatiatai

Massey University Wellington, 6021

Palmerston North Ph: 021 20 50 116

Ph: +64 (06) 356 9099 ext. 85080 Email: Email: [email protected]

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This project has been reviewed and approved by the Massey University Human Ethics Committee: Southern A, Application 14/64. If you have any concerns about the conduct of this research, please contact Dr Brian Finch, Chair, Massey University Human Ethics Committee: Southern A, telephone 06 350 5799 x 84459,