Study recruitment: Research project on heart disease and type 2 diabetes

Experiences of living with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes wanted for student research project.

Adults living with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes are being sought for a research study exploring experiences of stigma and support around the conditions, in addition to healthcare or support professionals who support them.

The study is being conducted by Pavla Visnievska, an MSc Health Psychology student at Liverpool John Moores University.

Pavla said: “The aim of the research is to better understand how stigma may affect self-management, engagement with healthcare services, and overall wellbeing, with the goal of informing more supportive and equitable healthcare practice.”

The call for participants added: “Your voice can help improve healthcare experiences, reduce stigma, and shape better support for people living with these conditions.”

The study aims to “empower individuals and communities to speak openly about their health without fear or judgement and contribute to research that gives a voice to lived experience – helping to make healthcare fairer for all.”

Participation will involve a confidential interview (approximately 45–60 minutes), conducted online or in person, depending on the participant’s preference. All participation is voluntary and anonymised, and the study has received ethical approval from the LJMU Psychology Research Ethics Committee.

Experiences of living with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes wanted for student research project.

Adults living with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes are being sought for a research study exploring experiences of stigma and support around the conditions, in addition to healthcare or support professionals who support them.

The study is being conducted by Pavla Visnievska, an MSc Health Psychology student at Liverpool John Moores University.

Pavla said: “The aim of the research is to better understand how stigma may affect self-management, engagement with healthcare services, and overall wellbeing, with the goal of informing more supportive and equitable healthcare practice.”

The call for participants added: “Your voice can help improve healthcare experiences, reduce stigma, and shape better support for people living with these conditions.”

The study aims to “empower individuals and communities to speak openly about their health without fear or judgement and contribute to research that gives a voice to lived experience – helping to make healthcare fairer for all.”

Participation will involve a confidential interview (approximately 45–60 minutes), conducted online or in person, depending on the participant’s preference. All participation is voluntary and anonymised, and the study has received ethical approval from the LJMU Psychology Research Ethics Committee.

Register your interest in the study here

For more information and if you are interested to participate in this study contact Pavla Visnievska, MSc Health Psychology Student, School of Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University by email

NOTE: DRWF will from time-to-time advise readers of ‘calls to participate’ in diabetes and related health research studies. It should not necessarily be considered that the charity is in any way connected to the study or the group issuing the call for participants. If we are involved in any way, we will make this known. We will only share external calls where we have confirmed that the study holds ethics committee approval, and the study is specific to diabetes and related health. Taking part in a medical research study is a big step and further helpful information can be found via the National Institute for Health and Care Research Clinical Trials Guide.