Appendix 1 Structured Interview Form SUBJECT INFORMED CONSENT RESEARCH QUESTION: GOROMONZI WOMEN’S EXPERIENCES OF MARRIAGE IN NAME OF INTERVIEWER:________________________ PHONE: (04) 741 511 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project seeks to understand women’s experiences of marriage in the Goromonzi district of Zimbabwe. YOUR RIGHTS Before you decide whether or not to volunteer for this study, you must understand its purpose, how it may help you, the risks to you, and what is expected of you. This process is called informed consent. PURPOSE OF RESEARCH STUDY This study is being carried out to understand your experiences of marriage and how you think these experiences have shaped your life. WHAT IS INVOLVED IN THE STUDY? The researcher will ask you questions that seek to understand your life history especially on the issue of marriage. Your responses shall be captured on an audio voice recorder. This process is voluntary. You can choose not to participate if you do not wish to do so. You may also choose to participate but choose not to be recorded but capture the interview on paper. RAU does not give anything (money, goods or services) in exchange for the information you provide. STUDY WITHDRAWAL You may decide not to participate in the study at any time. CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS All the recordings and notes will not contain any information that can be traced back to you or any of the participants. Once the information has been collected, all information that could be linked to you will be removed for purposes of the analysis. The information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. PROBLEMS/QUESTIONS You may contact the RAU office on the number provided above if you have any doubts or questions. 30