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The AKOMA Study

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The AKOMA Study

Clinical Science Population Health Equity Diversity Pregnancy/menopause

Are you interested in participating in a study that could inform cardiovascular health programs/support for women of African descent in Canada?

Addressing Known hypertensive disOrders of pregrancy in woMen of Afrian descent in Canada (The AKOMA Study)
Principal Investigator: Deborah Baiden (PhD Student)

Are you interested in participating in a study that could inform cardiovascular health programs/support for women of African descent in Canada?

We are looking for women 18 or older of African descent in Canada who:

  • Have a history of high blood pressure in pregnancy within the last 10 years
  • Speak and understand English

There is limited research conducted with women of African descent in Canada who have had high blood pressure in pregnancy.

Your voluntary participation in this University of Toronto study will involve:

  • Completing a survey (Online or Paper options)
  • If interested, you will be invited to an interview

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Questions? Contact Deborah at [email protected]