Endometriosis research study: participants needed
A University of Pretoria study is looking for South African women with a confirmed endometriosis diagnosis. It asks about brain fog, psychological well-being, and the effect of endometriosis on work. The details below are reproduced from the study's approved recruitment material.
University of Pretoria — Department of Psychology
Research participants needed
Your voice matters. Your experience counts.
Neurocognitive symptoms, psychological well-being, and occupational impact in South African women with endometriosis
Who can participate?
- Women aged 18 years or older
- Residing in South Africa
- With a confirmed diagnosis of endometriosis (laparoscopic or specialist-confirmed clinical diagnosis)
What does participation involve?
Part 1: Online survey
- Approximately 20 to 30 minutes
- Cognitive functioning
- Psychological well-being
- Work productivity impact
Part 2: Optional interview
- Online interview (voluntary)
- Share your lived experience
- Cognitive & emotional impact
- Workplace challenges
Why this research matters
Endometriosis affects 2 to 17% of women of reproductive age, yet cognitive and psychological symptoms remain largely unrecognised in clinical care.
This study aims to quantify the hidden burden of brain fog, psychological distress, and work productivity loss in South African women, to advocate for integrative psychological care and workplace accommodation.
Validated measures used
FACT-Cog v3 (cognitive function) · DASS-21 (distress) · MHC-SF (well-being/flourishing) · WPAI:SHP (work productivity)
This study has ethical approval from the University of Pretoria Faculty of Humanities Research Ethics Committee, HUM036/0426.