There were three components of data collection that were repeated in both years on both wards.
Once consent was obtained the three components of data collection, comprising a questionnaire, a physical examination and a 24 h urine collection were initiated.
Hence, 287 women participated in baseline measures; the majority participated in all components of data collection (75%), while the remainder participated on a 'questionnaire-only' basis.
Our sample was generally representative of the U.S. reservist component at the time of data collection, albeit with a somewhat larger proportion of males and Caucasian participants.
Figure 1 shows an overview of the methodology for each of these components, including individual methods of data collection and the main areas of focus.
"For us, we're trying to start a conversation around 'hey you've already had these types of data collection components on your body.' A lot of times they are big, they are bulky and they can be limiting.
An extensive literature review will be undertaken in the first instance to identify how best to examine the role and to assist in developing the constructs for data collection.This study has three distinct components emphasizing the sequential nature of data collection.
