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Thank you for your interest in The Mistreatment Index (MIST). To access a downloadable pdf or online format of the tool, lay summary, or instructions for use in research or education, please complete the form below to continue.

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- Researcher (maternity care)
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This instrument is free for use, with appropriate attribution, in research in academic and non-profit research settings. However, for any study carried out by governmental or commercial entities, or if the study is wholly or partially supported by a commercial or governmental organization or grant, authorized use may require a licensing fee and/or a formal agreement before use.*
- I plan to use the MIST index for academic/non-profit purposes only.
- I plan to use the MIST index for commercial/government purposes, or some part of my project is funded by a commercial/government entity.
Terms of Use
The use of the Mistreatment Index (MIST) are subject to the following conditions:
1. Use of the Mistreatment Index (MIST) by not-for-profit/academic organizations, health care providers, and health care institutions is free of charge.
2. Modifications or adaptations to the Mistreatment Index (MIST) must (i) be approved by the copyright holder and (ii) must cite the original tool (SEE ITEM 5).
3. Use of the Mistreatment Index (MIST) or any derivative in whole or in part thereof by for-profit organizations or by any organization or individual for a commercial purpose or for monetary gain (e.g., use in training courses, consultation) is strictly prohibited without the explicit permission of the copyright holder.
4. Distribution of the Mistreatment Index (MIST) is permitted (e.g., web links, sharing of the tool with others) for not-for-profit research or educational purposes.
5. Use and/or modifications of the Mistreatment Index (MIST) requires citing the original tool:
Vedam, S., Stoll, K., Taiwo, T. K., Rubashkin, N., Cheyney, M., Strauss, N., . . . & the GVtM-US Steering Council. (2019). “The Giving Voice to Mothers study: Inequity and mistreatment during pregnancy and childbirth in the United States”. Reproductive Health, June 11, 1-18.https://reproductive-health-journal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12978-019-0729-2.
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- I have read and agree to the MIST Terms of Use
The fee for use of the Mistreatment Index (MIST) for commercial or governmental purposes is dependent on a variety of factors. Any funds generated through the copyright arrangement are used exclusively to support the ongoing work of the Birth Place Lab.
Please contact the Birth Place Lab for permissions: laura.beer@ubc.ca.
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