If Long-Covid has a message for you, are you getting it?

WHO IS DOING THE RESEARCH?

This independent research is conducted by:

1. Dr V. Govender, MBCHB,MMED,FCORL,Dip Allerg,FIMFF,AME, ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, Allergologist, Aviation medicine
2. Hanna Kok, Medical Intuitive, Allergy Practitioners and Brain Gym® practitioner

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE RESEARCH?

“Through dialogue identify the possible underlying psycho-somatic issues that play a role with people contracting long covid.”

WHO DO WE WANT TO PARTICIPATE?

We need a group of Long-Covid patients who meet the following criteria:

• Had Covid-19
• Still have some of their Covid-19 symptoms
• Never regained their health after falling ill with Covid-19
• Allow us to use their data {anonymously) for our research
• They signed the consent form

WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF TAKING PART IN THIS STUDY

The potential benefits of the study are

• You will get an insight in what your subconscious mind possibly wants to bring to your attention through Long-Covid.
•  You will receive some ideas on how you can implement this new information

WHAT ARE YOU REQUIRED TO DO AS A PARTICIPANT?

The role of the participants in the study involves the following

1. You participate in the free interview, which will be conducted online. (±45-60 min)
2. You will receive some ideas on what you can do to speed up your healing process.
3. You will participate in a 30 min interview after 60 days. This is to find out what you have done for your healing journey. And we measure your changes.

WHAT IS THE REASONING BEHIND THE STUDY?

Psychoneuroimmunology is the science of how the mind affects our immune system. It is now a known fact that our stress levels, directly impact on our immune system. Dr Candice Pert, author of “Molecules of Emotion” and Dr Bruce Lipton, author of the book “Biology of Belief” explain how emotions create neuropeptides, which trigger reactions in our cells. Stress forming emotions, weaken the cells. This is how emotions directly affect the health of our cells and our body as a whole. The healthier we are, the bigger the chance that we can overcome our symptoms.

Dr. Bruce Lipton also teaches how our subconscious beliefs operate our life 95% of the time. Our subconscious stories we tell ourselves about ourselves and our lives (Our beliefs), trigger our emotions and so affect our stress levels. If we feel powerless, our stress levels go up.

After the interview, you, the participants will have ideas on what you can do to create changes in their mindse. And strengthen your immune system.

All collected data of the participants will be analysed as a group. No personal data of a participant’s illness and recovery process will be made public, without written consent. For this research, we are collecting data from 50 people.

CAN YOU WITHDRAW FROM THIS STUDY EVEN AFTER HAVING AGREED TO PARTICIPATE?

Participation of this study is voluntary. This means that there is no penalty or loss of benefit for non-participation. Participating in this study is voluntary and you are under no obligation to consent to participation.   If you do decide to take part, you can fill in the consent form at the bottom of this page.  You are free to withdraw at any time and without giving a reason.

Any data collected prior the withdrawal, can still be used in the study, but all personal information will be anonymised.

ARE THERE ANY NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCEST FOR YOU IF I PARTICIPATE IN THE RESEARCH PROJECT?

If you decide to participate, you will only be asked to participate in the two interviews. 

WILL THE INFORMATION THAT YOU CONVEY TO THE RESEARCHER AND YOUR IDENTITY BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL?

 All data collected will be collated and used collectively. We then statistically analyse the data. All personal data will be kept confidential. If for some reason we would like to highlight personal experiences, we either do this anonymously or with personal consent.

Your personal information is only gathered, so that we, the research team, can be in contact with you. It will not be used in the write-up of the research paper.

HOW WILL THE RESEARCHER(S) PROTECT THE SECURITY OF DATA?

Electronic information will be stored on a password protected computer for current and possible future research or academic purposes. Future use of the stored data will be subject to further Research Ethics Review and approval if applicable. If there is no need for the information, all information will be permanently deleted from the hard-disk and back-ups.

WILL YOU RECEIVE PAYMENT OR INCENTIVES FOR PARTICIPATING IN THIS STUDY?

No, you will not receive payment. You will receive some insights on why you are possibly struggling with long Covid. 

 HOW WILL I BE INFORMED OF THE FINDINGS/RESULTS OF THE RESEARCH?

If you would like to be informed of the final research findings, please contact Hanna Kok by sending an email to hannak@thelife-youwant.com, with the header “Request for Covid-19 research results” .

DO YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE?

Should you require any further information or want to contact the research team about any aspect of this study, please contact:

• Hanna Kok,
• hannak@thelife-youwant.com
• +27 82 856 6655.

Thank you for taking time to read this page and we hope you will participate in this study.

Have fun and take some risks

Hanna Kok

CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS STUDY