Participant Information Sheet – For Photo Elicitation Study

Date

October 21^st, 2026

Project Title

Capturing Factors that Influence Uptake of Antenatal Vaccination Through the Lens of Migrants, Refugees and Asylum-Seekers in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Kia ora,

I would like to invite you to participate in a research study on antenatal vaccination. This study is being conducted by Avwerosuoghene Onobrakpeya from Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. This research is being supervised by Nadia A Charania, Isaac Amankwaa and Eleanor Holroyd from Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. The study is being carried out as a requirement for a Doctor of Philosophy degree.

What is the purpose of this research?

This PhD research aims to explore the factors influencing uptake of antenatal vaccination among migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking populations in Aotearoa New Zealand. Additionally, this research aims to understand the role of information in vaccine decision-making and develop recommendations to improve the uptake of antenatal vaccinations among migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers.

The overall study involves a photo-based interview study and a focus group study. The photo-based interview study involves other participants who, like you, are pregnant mothers with migrant, refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds living in Aotearoa New Zealand. The focus group study involves three groups of participants: (1) mothers who are migrants, refugees or asylum-seekers and have had babies in New Zealand, (2) healthcare providers, and (3) policymakers. These three groups will participate in separate focus group discussions. This information is for the photo-based interview study.

Your contribution to this study will be beneficial in learning about sources of antenatal vaccine information, and in understanding antenatal vaccine decision making among mothers in New Zealand. Additionally, the findings of this research are important for informing the design of inclusive vaccination interventions & policies.

How was I identified and why am I being invited to participate in this research?

You have responded to a recruitment advertisement that called for participants that fit the criteria listed below. You might have seen this advertisement at your GP's clinic, a community group, online, etc. You can join this study if you are:

1. currently pregnant,

2. a migrant, refugee or asylum-seeker (you were born outside New Zealand and moved here),

3. have lived in Aotearoa New Zealand for at least six months,

4. living in Auckland,

5. able to converse in English, and

6. can access the internet and own a smart device (such as phone, laptop, tablet)

You have been invited to this study because you meet these requirements and you can contribute meaningfully to this research.

How do I agree to participate in this research?

After reading this information sheet, please contact me to ask questions, confirm your participation or express your interest in participating in this research:

Name: Avwerosuoghene Onobrakpeya

Email: thh6934@autuni.ac.nz

You will also complete consent forms before the orientation session to show that you understand this research and you are willingly agreeing to participate. Your participation in this research is voluntary (it is your choice) and whether you choose to participate will neither advantage nor disadvantage you.

You can choose not to answer a question or leave at any time during the orientation session and interview. You can withdraw from the study at any time by informing me. If you choose to leave the study before data analysis, you will have the choice to allow your data to be used or deleted.

What opportunity do I have to consider this invitation?

You will have two weeks to decide on your participation in this study after contacting me to express your interest. You can contact me again by email when you have reached a decision.

If you do not respond after two weeks, I will reach out to you to find out if you are still interested and if you have any questions. If you are not interested, I will not contact you again.

What will my participation involve?

This study has three phases:

1) Orientation session. The first phase is a one-on-one orientation session that will last for 45 to 60 minutes. This orientation session will take place at a time and place that is easy for you, like a local cafe, library meeting room, community centre or on AUT campus. We can also do it online if you prefer. During this session, we can get to know each other by doing some introductions and you can ask any questions you may have. We will talk about what you will be asked to do while participating in this study and I will ask some general questions about vaccines. The session will be audio recorded with your permission.

2) Taking photos and sharing your thoughts. You will be invited to take pictures of antenatal vaccine information you see online and information you see when not online, such as in public places, over 6-12 weeks. We cannot calculate exactly how much time you will spend for this phase, but we estimate this may be around 10 to 15 minutes to take, edit and send photographs per week over the time period. You are also welcome to record thoughts you have when you see this information as audio diaries and share these photos and thoughts with me on a weekly basis. The audio diaries can be very short, approximately 2-5 minutes long. They are also optional so you do not need to provide them if you do not want to. You can send the pictures and audio diaries through email, WhatsApp or by uploading them to a secure OneDrive folder. If you prefer to send them through another option that is convenient for you, please let me know and we can discuss this. I will check-in every 2-3 weeks or as needed to answer any questions.

3) Interview. The last phase will be an interview that will be about 45 to 60 minutes. Again, this interview will be at a time and place that is easy for you and will be audio recorded with your permission. During the interview, we will talk about the photographs and thoughts you sent in. Specifically, we will talk about vaccines, your thoughts, decisions and experiences. If you are unable to send in photos, I will provide the photos of antenatal vaccine information that will be used during the interview.

You are also invited to participate in a focus group discussion related to this research if you want to. Your participation in the focus group will not stop your participation in this photo elicitation study. If you would like to learn more about the focus group, I will provide the information sheet to you. I am also available to answer any questions you have.

What are the benefits?

Benefit to Participant:

Participating in this study will be an opportunity to express your thoughts about vaccines and vaccine information. To thank you for participating in the study, you will be offered vouchers and a care basket:

i. Orientation phase: A token of a $50 supermarket voucher or petrol voucher will be given to you at the start of this phase.

ii. Taking photos and sharing your thoughts: A token of a $100 voucher will be given after this phase.

iii. Interview: A token of a $100 voucher will be given at the start of this phase.

iv. At the end: A self-care basket will also be given to you upon conclusion of the study.

Benefit to Researcher:

This research contributes to my completion of the doctoral degree programme. It is also an opportunity for me to gain more knowledge and research experience, which will be foundational for my future research career.

Benefit to Wider community:

This research will produce knowledge important to understand sources of antenatal vaccine information and how information influence vaccine decisions among individuals with migrant, refugee, and asylum-seeking backgrounds.

What are the costs?

This study will last for approximately 6 to 12 weeks, and we cannot calculate exactly how much time you will spend taking photographs. If you participate in this study, you are agreeing to spend 45 to 60 minutes for the orientation session and another 45 to 60 minutes for the interview. You are also agreeing to spend approximately 10 to 15 minutes editing and sending the photographs you take during the 6 to 12 weeks period. You might also spend 2 to 5 minutes recording an audio diary.

We anticipate that participating in this research from start to finish will require you to spend about 4-6 hours. This estimated time covers all the research activities which are the orientation session, taking pictures and sending them for 6-12 weeks, and the interview. Additionally, you may have transportation or parking costs if you decide to meet me physically for the orientation session and interview.

Will the results of the study be published?

The results of this research will be published in a doctoral thesis. This thesis will be available to the general public through the AUT library. Results will also be published in peer-reviewed, academic journals. Results will also be presented during conferences, community hui or seminars to wider professional and academic communities. A summary of this research findings will also be given to you if you select this option in the consent form. With your consent, the photographs you provide will be published in my thesis, in journals when reporting the findings, and also during presentations of this research findings. The consent and release form asks for your consent to publish the photographs. You will not be identiﬁable in any publication or output.

What are the discomforts and risks?

There are little to no risks expected during this study.

You might feel some discomfort when taking photographs in public, or when participating in the interview and sharing your opinions. This research is focused on vaccine information and thoughts, so all ideas are welcomed.

How will these discomforts and risks be alleviated?

If you experience any discomfort, you can contact the national free Healthline service on 0800 611 116.

What will happen to information about me?

When you sign the consent form, you are agreeing to the use of your information as stated in this participant information sheet. If you give consent, data such as photographs, orientation session and interview recordings and audio diaries will be used for this research.

After completion of this research, data will be kept securely for six years, after which, they will be destroyed. The data you provide will not be individually identifiable. After scanning the hard copies of the consent form and demographic questionnaire, I will shred them. The digital copies will be kept in secure password-protected OneDrive folders.

Any provided identifiable information such as your name, address and email address will only be used to contact you for the purpose of this study.

I will assign you a study number so that you will not be identifiable in any outputs. Only my supervisory team and I will have access to identifiable information and other data.

The consent you are giving is just for this research project and your data will not be used for future research or unspecified purposes.

Use of New Technologies (e.g. Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, Health Apps).

I will use Buzz and/or Vibe which are AI-driven transcription software approved by AUT to transcribe audio recordings from this research (audio diaries, orientation session and interview audio recordings) to written form. Vibe has a clear privacy guideline and does not collect data or analytics and Buzz transcribes audio offline.

Will I receive feedback on the results of this research?

I will send a summary of the research to you at the end of the study, if you select this option in the Consent Form.

What do I do if I have concerns about this research?

Any concerns regarding the nature of this project should be notified in the first instance to the Project Supervisor, Dr Nadia A Charania, nadia.charania@aut.ac.nz, (+649) 921 9999 ext 5430.

Concerns regarding the conduct of the research should be notified to the Executive Secretary of AUTEC, ethics@aut.ac.nz, (+649) 921 9999 ext 6038.

Who do I contact for further information about this research?

Please keep this Participant Information Sheet and a copy of the Consent Form for your future reference. You are also able to contact the research team as follows:

Researcher Contact Details:

Avwerosuoghene Onobrakpeya, thh6934@autuni.ac.nz

Project Supervisor Contact Details:

Nadia A Charania, nadia.charania@aut.ac.nz

This research is approved by the Auckland University of Technology Ethics Committee on 16 September 2026, for 3 years. AUTEC Approval No. 26/216.

Consent Form for Photo Elicitation Study Orientation and Interview

Project title: Capturing Factors that Influence Uptake of Antenatal Vaccination through the Lens of Migrants, Refugees and Asylum-Seekers in Aotearoa New Zealand

Project Supervisor: Nadia A Charania

Researcher: Avwerosuoghene Onobrakpeya

¡ I have read and understood the information provided about this research project in the Information Sheet dated dd mm yyyy.

¡ I have had an opportunity to ask questions and to have them answered.

¡ I understand that notes will be taken during the orientation session and interview and that they will also be audio-taped and transcribed.

¡ I understand that taking part in this study is voluntary (my choice) and that I may withdraw from the study at any time without being disadvantaged in any way.

¡ I understand that if I withdraw from the study then I will be offered the choice between having any data that is identifiable as belonging to me removed or allowing it to continue to be used. However, once data analysis commences, removal of my data will not be possible.

¡ I agree to take part in this research.

¡ I wish to receive a summary of the research findings (please tick one): Yes¡ No¡

Participant’s signature: .....................................................…………………………………………………………

Participant’s name: .....................................................…………………………………………………………

Participant’s Contact Details (if appropriate):

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Date:

Approved by the Auckland University of Technology Ethics Committee on 16 September 2026, AUTEC Reference number 26/216.

Note: The Participant should retain a copy of this form.

Consent and Release Form for Photo Elicitation Study

Project title: Capturing Factors that Influence Uptake of Antenatal Vaccination through the Lens of Migrants, Refugees and Asylum-Seekers in Aotearoa New Zealand

Project Supervisor: Nadia A Charania

Researcher: Avwerosuoghene Onobrakpeya

¡ I have read and understood the information provided about this research project in the Information Sheet dated dd mm yyyy.

¡ I have had an opportunity to ask questions and to have them answered.

¡ I understand that taking part in this study is voluntary (my choice) and that I may withdraw from the study at any time without being disadvantaged in any way.

¡ I understand that if I withdraw from the study then I will be offered the choice between having any data that is identifiable as belonging to me removed or allowing it to continue to be used. However, once analysis commences, removal of my data will not be possible.

¡ I understand that I am asked to provide photographs of vaccine information I encounter online and offline during this study. These photographs should be of information I come across while looking for information, and when I am not looking for information.

¡ I understand that I have the option to also record audio diaries to share my thoughts of the photographs I take during this study. I understand that this is optional.

¡ I understand that the photographs I provide of vaccine information found in private groups and spaces should not have identifiable features and I understand that names, faces and locations should be obscured

¡ I agree that the photographs and audio diaries I provide can be used during the interview and data analysis.

¡ I understand that the photographs will be used for academic purposes only.

¡ I permit the researcher to use the photographs that I provide and/or any drawings from them and any other reproductions or adaptations from them, either complete or in part, alone or in conjunction with any wording and/or drawings for the researcher’s educational exhibition and examination purposes and related design works; and during dissemination of findings such as during conferences and publications: Yes¡ No¡

¡ I agree to take part in this research. Yes¡ No¡