This week, our blog features a guest post by Selbi Rozyyeva (MSc Clinical Psychology and Mental Health), who is part of a research team at Swansea University's Medical and Life Sciences School.
The research investigates the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the potential development of prostate cancer later in life. It is important because previous studies have shown that childhood adversity can impact how our stress response functions, leading to long-term changes in physical and mental health. Understanding these links could help identify whether childhood adversities contribute to the risk of developing prostate cancer and how such experiences might affect individuals’ perceptions of their health condition.
We are looking for men aged 30-90 who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer to help us with this crucial study. Your participation helps us gather valuable data on how early life adversities might be connected to the risk of prostate cancer. By completing the various questionnaires, you provide insights into your personal experiences and health, which are crucial for analysing the potential links between childhood adversity and prostate cancer.
Please refer to the following link to participate: https://swanseachhs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8eSholEHeHqTKom.
Key details:
– The study is brief, requiring no more than 15-20 minutes of your time.
– Participation is anonymous, and your responses will be kept strictly confidential.
– You have the right to withdraw at any point without needing to provide a reason.
Our study has full ethical approval from the Medical and Life Sciences Ethics Committee, ensuring your rights and privacy are protected throughout.
Once you complete your participation in the study, you will not be contacted further unless there is a specific need related to the research or if there are updates relevant to the study that require your attention. Your data will be used to analyse the research questions, and it will be retained securely in the University Database for 10 years.
Typically, participants do not receive individual feedback once the study is completed. However, for personal feedback, you may contact the research team directly.
For more information about the study or if you have any concerns, please contact the study Supervisor. The contact details are provided below. If you have health-related concerns or questions about the implications of the research for you, we advise you to consult your GP. For additional questions about the study, feel free to reach out to us at:
Selbi Rozyyeva
Swansea University
Professor Phil Reed
Swansea University
If you would like to participate or learn more about the study, please follow this link
If you are a researcher and would like to share news about your prostate cancer study, please email a short outline of your work and proof of ethics approval to [email protected].
Selbi does not receive funding from PCR. We decided to feature this research on the PCR website because we felt it was an important topic, with the potential to improve quality of life for men with prostate cancer. We also confirmed ethics approval before deciding to help promote Selbi's research.