Supporting inclusivity
The MAMA Study aims to ensure that women from all backgrounds have the opportunity to learn about and take part in the research if they are eligible. We recognise that barriers such as language, communication needs, cultural differences, disability and health literacy can make participation more difficult. This page brings together resources to help site teams support inclusive recruitment and participation.
Interpreter and translation support
Women should not be excluded from the MAMA Study because English is not their first language. With appropriate translated materials, professional interpreter support, and local processes, many women can be supported to make an informed decision about participation.
Translated materials
The MAMA Study posters, Information Videos and Participant Information Leaflets are translated into 6 different languages: Bengali, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Urdu and Welsh. These language were selected by liaising with planned MAMA Recruiting Sites and about the languages spoken by their patients and the Office for National Statistics (ONS). We are keen that translation should not be a barrier to women being included in MAMA, so please contact us if your patient population require additional translations.
Professional interpreter support
The MAMA Study has been costed to include the provision for professional interpreter support at MAMA Recruiting Sites. Please do include your local translation service where required for potential MAMA Participants. Please also utilise the Remote Consent model, which allows Informed Consent and Recruitment via telephone or video call if required to fancilitate the use of professionla interpreter support.
