University Dissertation: Ethical Approval Form for Diabetes Study

This document is a student's ethical approval form for a dissertation focusing on the prevalence of type 2 diabetes among the Sikh community in the UK, aged 18-30 years, and potential interventions. The study employs a qualitative approach with grounded theory, utilizing convenient sampling and semi-structured interviews to collect data. The research aims to identify diabetes prevalence, suggest interventions, and contribute to community-specific programs, while addressing ethical considerations regarding data security and participant consent. The form details the research methodology, participant demographics, data collection and analysis procedures, and planned outcomes, including potential publications and dissemination of findings. The student confirms adherence to the university's ethics policy and outlines data management and security protocols. The research seeks to provide valuable insights for community health initiatives and government interventions, while also addressing the lack of specific data related to diabetes within the Sikh population.

Dissertation Ethical Approval Form
The purpose of this form is to ensure that the investigation you are commencing is
appropriate in terms of scope and ethics. Before submitting please ensure that you have
read University Ethics Policy and the Guidelines for Completing the Student Research
Proposal Form.
Under no circumstances should the recruitment of participants begin until written
approval (usually by email) is received from the Ethics Panel. Failure to obtain ethical
approval will result in you being unable to submit your work.
By submitting this form you are confirming that
(a) You have read University’s Policy on Ethics
(b) You have read the Guidelines for Completing the Student Research Proposal Form
(c) You have completed this form fully and appropriately
(d) You have the necessary skills and competencies to carry out the investigation
(e) You have the necessary consent from any relevant organisation or agency (e.g., their
employer) to carry out this investigation
Your name on this form and subsequent submission will be regarded as your electronic
signature.
If your investigation involves the use of human participants, you MUST append at the end of
this file:
(a) Participant Information Sheet and Consent Form
(b) Any materials used (see later section)
(c) Debrief Sheet
Where no external contract exists, University asserts ownership of primary data generated
in the course of research undertaken by researchers in its employment and by registered
students.Where research is carried out under a grant or contract, the terms of the
agreement will determine ownership and rights to exploit the data.
1. Student’s Details
Full Name
(family name last)
Student Number

Email address
Contact address
Telephone number
2. Programme Details
Level of Study 6 / 7
Programme
Module Name and Code
Supervisor Name
Supervisor Email Address
3. Proposed Research
Project Working Title A Study on Prevalence of Diabetes among the Sikh
Community People in UK under the age group of 18-30
year and possible intervention for the condition
Project Summary (maximum: 250 words)
As per the data of the UK government, it is stated that almost 3.8 million of people in UK
are suffering from the problem of diabetes type 2 in the country and it is enhancing day by
day as well. As per the new model named Diabetes Prevalence Model produced by the
Public Health England (PHE) and National Cardiovascular Intelligence Network (NCVIN),
it is reported that among the total cases of diabetes type 2, almost 90 per cent cases are
diabetes type 2 and rest of the cases are diabetes type 1 mellitus. The data of the UK
government also suggested that every year almost 10 billion Euro is spent for the treatment
purpose of the diabetes patients of the country. Most of the available data are based on the
higher age group people and no such prominent data are available for the age group of 18
to 30 year. Moreover age specific data for the Sikh Community people of UK is also
required as no such data is available. The main aim of the study is to find the prevalence of
diabetes type 2 among the Sikh Community people residing in UK and to suggest most
suitable intervention to reduce the rate of diabetes type 2 among them. As per this new
model. It is reported that one out of 4 people in the country is suffering from the problem
of diabetes and most of them are unaware about their condition as well. Another data of the
government shows that the cases of diabetes are more common among the Asian
population of UK.

Research Method (maximum: 500 words)
In this study, an inductive research approach will be followed along with the application of
the grounded theory in the present study. In this study, a qualitative study will be used by
the researchers in order to examine the prevalence of diabetes type 2 among the Sikh
community people of UK. Moreover, in order to identify the most suitable method for
reducing the diabetes type 2 a secondary qualitative study that is systematic literature
review will be performed. For collecting the data from the sample population, a convenient
sampling technique will be used by the researchers. As the study aims to find the
prevalence of diabetes type 2 among the Sikh Community, so the application of convenient
sampling will be most effective. Convenient sampling will be a good choice as in this
method only those people are recruited as sample population who are easy to reach or
contact. Moreover, it takes less time to carry out the sampling process than that of the other
sampling method and the researchers can easily determine the sample size of the study. In
order to collect the data from the participants, a self-structured questionnaire comprised of
open ended questions will be used by the researchers and the reliability of the questionnaire
will be tested by using the Chronbach alpha test. After collecting the data from the
participants, the data will be analysed by using SPSS software. The researchers will
conduct semi-structured interviews with the study participants that are the Sikh
Community people under the age group of 18- 30 years. Each of the interview sessions will
last for 10- 15 minutes and all of the interview sessions will be recorded by using recorder
and all of these will be used for future. The main advantage of this system is the fact that
this electronic format of the interview sessions can be stored for a long period of time. The
data from the participants will also be collected manually along with the audio format in
order to skip the process of transcription of the audio recorded interviews. However, for
being sure about information collected during the interview process, all the audio files are
transcribed in a Microsoft word format. In case of those interviews which are not in
English, the interviews are translated into English and then analysed for the final data
interpretation. As the data collection method will run for two months, hence it is very
crucial to back up the data regularly. In this context, it can be stated that all the data will be
backed up regularly in the personal document cloud of the researchers. Moreover, the
researchers will regularly email the data to each other so that they can recover the data
from their mail as well in case of losing of data. The researchers will ensure that the
information or data collected for this study will only be used for this research and those
data will not be used in any other purpose. For ethical considerations, all the information
collected during the study will be stored in the researcher’s computer along with proper
protection so that any other person apart from the researchers can access those data.
Research Outcomes (maximum: 250 words)
Outline what you expect to achieve from the research (e.g. testing a new concept,
develop an intervention, recommendations for your organisation)
The present study may help to provide proper community specific intervention for the

Sikh Community Members residing in the UK and along with this the researchers will also
be able to provide appropriate result regarding the prevalence of Diabetes type 2 among
the community people of the Sikh Community in UK. Furthermore, this may help the
government of the country for designing community based intervention programs for the
Sikh community people. As there is no such prominent data related to the diabetes type
2 disease among the Sikh community people, the publication of the present study will be
very helpful as well. Along with this, the secondary literature search for identifying the
proper intervention for reducing the diabetes type 2 among the community people will
also be performed by the researchers and it will the community people to understand
their own situation as well.
Planned Start Date 2nd March
Planned End Date 29th November
Date Proposal Completed

4. Declaration:
Please type the word YES in ONE of the following
A. This investigation will involve the collection of data from human
participants Yes A
B. This investigation will NOT involve the collection of data from human
participants but will require permission from an external organisation NA B
C. This investigation will NOT involve the collection of data from human
participants, though it may collect data about individuals from
published matter (e.g., previously published interviews or behavioural
data)
NA
C
IMPORTANT:
If you typed YES in Box A then please complete all sections of this form
If you typed YES in Box B then answer question 4b and submit the form, do NOT complete
any other sections
If you typed YES in Box C then submit the form as it is and do NOT complete any other
sections
4b. Details of External Organisation
You indicated that you require permission from an external organisation. Please indicate
the name of the organisation, the nature of the permission you require, and the expected
date at which you will obtain this. Please note that you will need to submit a letter on
headed note paper or a formal email trail from the relevant parties.
The researchers will take permissions in form of consent forms from the study participants
before the initiation of data collection method for the study.
5. Human Participants
What are the main demographics of the
sample?
(e.g., age, gender, and so on)
The age group of the participants will be 18
year to 30 year and both male and female
population of the Sikh community will be
recruited as study sample.
How will participants be recruited
(e.g., from where and how will they be
asked or invited)?
The participants will be recruited from the
local Sikh Community and a convenient
sampling technique will be used by the
researchers.
What will be the target sample size?
(Indicate the numbers in any subgroups,
such as number of males, number of
The researchers have planned to work with
50 samples and among them the
researchers will try to maintain the equal

females, etc) number of males and females in the final
sample size.
How was the sample size determined? The sample size was determined as per
the convenience of the researchers as it is
easy to use a convenient sampling
technique during such type of study.
6. Key Question Checks: Type the word YES or NO
6.1 Is there any reason why you cannot provide an information sheet? Yes
6.2 Is there any reason why participants will not be asked to sign a consent
form? No
6.3 Is there any reason participants will not be informed of how their data will
be used? Yes
6.4 Will participants be informed the research is not mandatory (and therefore
voluntary)? No
6.5 Is there any reason why participants will not be able to withdraw at any
time if they wish? No
6.6 Is there any reason why participants will not be able to omit any question
that they don’t want to answer or any part of the task that they do not wish to
do?
Yes
6.7 Are you using an external research instrument or validated scale (e.g.
survey or psychometric)? No
6.8 Will your research involve online data collection? No
6.9 Will you be using survey software (e.g. SurveyMonkey, BOS) No
6.10 Is there any reason why the participants’ data cannot be kept completely
secure and confidential? No
6.11 Are you dealing with sensitive data (e.g. personal data, organisation data,
those with vulnerable groups)? Yes
6.12 Is there any reason that the data will not be destroyed within 3 years of
the end of the project? Yes
6.13 Is your research dependent upon ethical approval or other form of
consent from another organisation? Yes
6.14 Does the study require DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks? No
6.15 Will the investigation involve contact with ANY of the following:
 Students or staff from University NA
 Students or staff from another educational institution NA
 Persons under 18 NA
 Adults who are unable to give consent for themselves NA

 Prisoners or those remanded in custody or on bail NA
 Young offenders NA
 Anyone in a subordinate role to that of the researcher NA
 Anyone who has a dependent relationship with the researcher (e.g.,
those in care homes, etc) NA
 Other vulnerable groups NA
6.16 Will the investigation require the co-operation of a gatekeeper to access
participants (e.g., teacher, self-help group leader, nursing home director,
parent or guardian)?
Yes
6.17 Will deception be necessary (i.e., deliberate withholding of information
that could have caused participants to decline to participate had they been
given the information beforehand)?
No
6.18 Is there a significant risk that participants may disclose the harming of
others or harming of themselves? No
6.19 Will the investigation involve discussion or presentation of images or
information of a sensitive nature (e.g., sexual activity, illegal activity, drug use,
disturbing images, and so on)?
Yes (Use
of drug
previously)
6.20 Will drugs, placebos, food, alcohol, nicotine, vitamins, or other substances
be administered to participants? NO
6.21 Will the investigation involve invasive, intrusive, or potentially physically
harmful procedures? NO
6.22 Will blood or tissue samples be obtained from participants? Yes
6.23 Will pain or any discomfort for the participants be likely to result from the
investigation? Yes
6.24 Will the researcher be exposed to any conditions that may be distressing
or harmful or present any conceivable personal risk? No
6.25 Will participants face any risk (e.g., physical, psychological, social, legal, or
economic) in taking part in this research? Yes
6.26 Are payments or incentives being offered to participants? No
For each question where you have answered YES to, please provide a justification and
details below. You must address all questions to which you answered YES to and ONLY
those.
7. Details of Answers to Key Questions
Question number Your justification and details
6.1 The information of the participants cannot be revealed.

6.3 Giving the information about the research to the participants can
make the participants conscious about the study.
6.6 Omitting any questions from the questionnaire can alter the final study
result.
6.11 The participants’ personal data will be handled by the researchers and
it is considered as sensitive one.
6.12 The data can be used for future references and so it should not be
destroyed.
6.13 The ethical approval of the research will be collected from the
University Ethics Committee.
6.16 The investigation requires cooperation from the patients of diabetes
type 2 in Sikh Community
6.19 Yes, the use of drug for managing the condition previously must be
informed to the researchers.
6.22 For checking the blood glucose level of the participants, collection of
blood sample is mandatory.
6.23 Yes, during the blood collection the participants may feel pain due to
insertion of needle.
6.25
The participants may face psychological trauma due to needle
insertion. Moreover, treatment process of diabetes type 2 may pose
economic burden to the community people of the Sikh Community.
SUPERVISOR USE ONLY
8. Please ensure all areas below are met
A. Is your student carrying out PRIMARY or
SECONDARY research?
B. Are all documents included if needed (not
required if Secondary Research):
 Participant Information Sheet and
Consent Form
 Company Approval Letter
 A copy of any questionnaires being
used
 Debrief Sheet

I am satisfied that all requirements for this form have been met and all ethical
consideration has been duly given.
Signed: ……………………………………… (Supervisors Signature) Date: ..………………………....
Signed: ……………………………………… (Module Leader’s Signature)Date: ………………………...