Ethical IssuesEthical approval was

Ethical Issues
Ethical approval was obtained from the local NHS National
Research Ethics Service (NRES) Committee and sponsorship
and governance approval were provided by the NHS
foundation trust in which the study took place. Women gave
written informed consent and were guaranteed ethical
protection by ensuring that they were free to withdraw their
data at any time, non-participation would have no impact on
their care, their data were made anonymous, held securely,
and that they understood the purpose of the study and its
implications. Women were offered the option of being
interviewed at home or at the hospital site. All appointments
were made at the women’s convenience and the interviewer
is female (CC)