Ongoing research
With its research, CM keeps track of the current state of our health and healthcare.
In the context of ongoing research, you may be asked to complete a survey.
Research into work disability caused by psychosocial conditions in women
CM Gezondheidsfonds is conducting a study into the causes of long-term incapacity for work among women resulting from a psychosocial condition.
Through this study, CM aims to gain a better understanding of the factors that have contributed to work disability among women with this type of condition.
How is the study being carried out?
The study consists of several phases.
- Phase 1 consists of a number of focus groups in which participants are invited to share their experiences, insights and reflections.
- Phase 2 involves a large-scale survey of a sample from the study population.
Who can take part?
Participants are women aged between 35 and 44 who are currently unable to work due to burnout, depression or an anxiety disorder; or who have recently returned to work, either part-time or full-time, following a period of incapacity for work for these reasons.
Participants will be selected on the basis of pre-defined study criteria, ensuring sufficient diversity of profiles.
When will the study take place?
The focus groups will take place in November and December 2026. The survey will be conducted in 2027.
Are the interviews and the survey vertrouwelijk?
Yes. The interviews and survey data will be treated strictly confidential. The results will be reported exclusively at an aggregated level, so that individual participants can never be identified.
Survey on maternity leave
CM Gezondheidsfonds, in collaboration with the Gezinsbond and la Ligue des familles, is conducting a survey into women’s experiences during their maternity leave and their return to work afterwards.
What do mothers think of the length of their maternity leave? How did they experience this period? And how did they find returning to work afterwards?
How is the survey being carried out?
Around 45,000 people will be contacted by email to take part in an online survey. This survey is available in Dutch and French.
Who is taking part in this survey?
Survey participants will be selected from the group of CM members aged 18 and over who gave birth in 2023, 2024 or 2025.
When will this survey take place?
The survey will run throughout October 2026.
Is the survey anonymous?
The questionnaire is completely anonymous. The results will be used solely for this study and will not be passed on to third parties, either within or outside CM. The Gezinsbond and La Ligue des familles will only receive the general, anonymous results (such as averages and percentages).