| Understanding Psychological Distress in those with an Hepatitis C Diagnosis |
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Go here to take the survey: http://opinio.online.swin.edu.au/s?s=5833 Welcome to our anonymous survey on the experiences of those with hepatitis C. Your time and willingness to share your experiences are greatly appreciated. The results of this study are expected to contribute to a greater understanding about appropriate and targeted support for people with hepatitis C. The survey should take you about 20 minutes to complete. This project is being undertaken by Margie Fry as a component of a Master of Psychology (Counselling Psychology) under the supervision of Professor Glen Bates at Swinburne University of Technology in Victoria, Australia. Explanation of this project: This project It aims to add to the understanding of the experience of a hepatitis C diagnosis. We are interested in investigating the relationship between distress and factors such as illness uncertainty and self-management in those who are hepatitis C positive. The results of this study are expected to contribute to a greater understanding about appropriate and targeted psychological support for people with hepatitis C. About the questionnaire: If you choose to participate in this project, you will be asked to fill in several short questionnaires which will cover things like how hepatitis C impacts on your life, the level of uncertainty you experience around having hepatitis C and how confident you feel to manage aspects of the condition. There are other more general questions such as how you have been feeling over the past week and how you experience close relationships .General demographic information will also be collected. Undertaking this study offers participants the opportunity to reflection their own experiences and contribute to a greater understanding of the experience of living with hepatitis C. Support: If completing this questionnaire raises concerns or queries regarding to your condition, please find the following contact for support and referral: Hepatitis C Victoria's HepC Infoline 1800 703 003 or website http://www.hepcvic.org.au. Hepatitis Australia freecall: 1300 437 222 can direct you you to your local Hepatitis Council. Website: http://www.hepatitisaustralia.com/). Lifeline on 131 114 provides free, anonymous telephone counselling, and is available within Australia. Confidentiality and further information: By completing this questionnaire online, you are indicating that you consent to participate in our study. Your response is completely confidential and only group data will be reported. The study has been approved by the Swinburne University Human Research Ethics Committee (2008/128) and Hepatitis C Victoria. If you have any concerns or complaints about the conduct of this project, you may contact: Research Ethics Officer, Swinburne Research (H68) Swinburne University of Technology, PO Box 218, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia 3122. Ph +61 3 9214 5218, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . SURVEY: http://opinio.online.swin.edu.au/s?s=5833 Add this page to your favourite Social Bookmarking websites;         
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