Announcement - March 10, 2010:

I am very excited to announce that I have received IRB approval to commence my doctoral study on women with severe and moderate bleeding disorders.

For my research, I will need to conduct 1-2 hour long taped in-person interviews with women ages 18 and over with a moderate or severe bleeding disorder about their experiences living with a bleeding disorder and how it has impacted on other aspects of life. These interviews will be confidential. Only I, the interviewer, will know the identity of the participants.There may be a telephone follow-up interview if I feel I need to clarify what someone has said during an in-person interview.

The participants will be offered an incentive of $35.00. I will meet them at a mutually convenient location. Yes, I will travel. Of course, these participants must be able to participate in an interview in English. (I will be the interviewer.)

I have attached the stamped recruitment flyer with my contact information. Consenting will be done through Cornell.

Thank you in advance for helping advance knowledge of this under-researched population. If you have any questions about this project, feel free to contact me directly.

Jacquie

Jacqueline M. Lefkowitz, LCSW

Master Clinician Social Worker

New York Presbyterian Hospital-

NY Weill Cornell Medical Center

525 East 68th Street

New York, NY 10065

(212) 746-4337 (Phone)

(212) 746-8986 (Fax)

jlefkowi@nyp.org