Frequently Asked Questions
We've compiled a list of questions that we get most often.
SPPIN stands for Society, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Infant Neurodevelopment.
In order to participate in the study, you must:
- Be pregnant in your second trimester (between 13 and 27 weeks).
- Be between the ages of 18 and 49.
- Live in Edmonton, AB.
- Understand spoken and written english.
- Have access to the internet and a phone.
The SPPIN Study requires different types of data to evaluate gut microbiota, maternal social determinants, maternal depression and anxiety, child neurodevelopment, and any additional factors that may influence the results of the study.
Data collection methods include scales, questionnaires, psychologist-administered testing, and stool sampling.
The study hopes to discover if the tiny organisms that live in our digetive systems has something to do with a mom's mental health and the growth of her baby's brain. If so, we might be able to use this information to help families stay healthier, even during hard times.
Participants will be required to answer a few online questionnaires and submit a few poop samples to our lab for analysis. Click here to find out more.
If you meet the requirements, you can contact our recruitment team to begin your application.
All participants will receive compensation for their participation in the SPPIN study. Any
transportation expenses will be reimbursed.
The growing diversity in Canada indicates that diverse populations must be represented in studies that deal with population health. The SPPIN Study will incorporate a diverse study population to produce results that are applicable to individuals of all social circumstances. This allows for significant social developments in health care for families as the relationship between gut microbiota, maternal mental health, and child neurodevelopment can be used to improve overall health outcomes, particularly for social groups that have been historically vulnerable.
Social determinants, a primary focus in the SPPIN Study refer to the economic, social, and physical conditions experienced by people. These factors can contribute to inequalities in maternal mental health and child neurodevelopment over time.
The SPPIN Study uses self-administered questionnaires to evaluate the social determinants of participants and maternal depression and anxiety. These questionnaires can be completed from the comfort of the participant’s home. Participants will be reimbursed for screening and child neurodevelopment study visits.
If you have more questions about the study, you can contact by clicking on the Contact Us link above.
