Review a Study about Breast Cancer Support in Scotland
Categories: Personal diagnosis | Scotland | Women
Review the interview questions for a study in Scotland. This study wants to understand why women with breast cancer in Scotland do or don't get support.
What’s the title of the study?
Exploring barriers and facilitators to help-seeking behaviour in rural and urban women with breast cancer in Scotland
What’s the study about?
Researchers in Scotland are studying how where you live in Scotland (city or countryside) affects whether women with breast cancer seek help. They'll interview women across Scotland about their experiences.
To make sure the interview questions are clear and sensitive, they need your help to review them.
Who’s organising it?
Name of project lead: Rachel Tulloch
Job title: Trainee Health Psychologist
Organisation: University of Derby
Email address: rachel.tulloch3@gmail.com
Who can take part?
You can take part if you
- Are over 18 years old
- Can read, write and understand English
- Live in Scotland
- Have had a breast cancer diagnosis (including secondary breast cancer) that was at least a year ago
Why do you want me to be involved?
Your feedback will make sure the questions are clear and handle sensitive topics well. This research aims to understand why people seek help and suggest ways to get an earlier diagnosis and better outcomes for those with breast cancer.
What will you ask me to do?
If you take part, the researchers will ask you to read and give feedback on their interview questions. They want to know if the questions are clear, relevant, and well-worded. They also want you to flag any worries someone might have about taking part.
They'll email you the questions. You'll add your comments and then email it back with any other thoughts or ideas. The research team will then review your feedback and update the questions before they start the study.
How do I get involved?
If you have any questions, or would like to take part, please email Rachel at r.tulloch2@derby.ac.uk. She’ll then send you the interview questions with instructions on how to review them.
When’s the deadline?
15 July 2025
Get involved
Review the questions to ensure that the research study is able to successfully understand the different help-seeking behaviours in women in Scotland.