This study will determine the feasibility and acceptability of the Protective Assets Reinforced with Integrated care and TechnologY (PARITY) program, to test the clinical, behavioral, and strength building efficacy of the PARITY program and explore how it achieves its outcomes in pregnant Black women. PARITY is a program that provides community-based doula support, community resources, and a mobile technology platform that reinforces individual strengths (referred to as protective assets) through positive messaging and by promoting wellness.
The overall objective of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of the Protective Assets Reinforced with Integrated care and TechnologY (PARITY) program, to test the clinical, behavioral, and strength building efficacy of the PARITY program and explore how it achieves its outcomes in pregnant Black women. PARITY is a program that provides community-based doula support, community resources, and a mobile technology platform that reinforces individual strengths (referred to as protective assets) through positive messaging and by promoting wellness (sleep, physical activity, nutrition, prenatal care adherence) in Black pregnant women.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
The PARITY program reinforces strengths through consistent, community-based Black doula support and protective asset (personal strengths) focused messaging. PARITY promotes wellness-related behaviors (nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and healthcare adherence) and promotes and builds empowered strengths (self-efficacy, social support, motivation, resilience, problem-solving, and self-regulation) through mobile technology and doula support.
Participants will obtain prenatal care from their usual care provider and a handout on healthy pregnancy.
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Maternal Blood Pressure
Participant blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) (continuous) as well as blood pressure classifications hypertension (\>140/90); Severe hypertension (\>160/110).
Time frame: 20 weeks
Maternal Blood Pressure
Participant blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) (continuous) as well as blood pressure classifications hypertension (\>140/90); Severe hypertension (\>160/110).
Time frame: 36 weeks
Maternal Blood Pressure
Participant blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) (continuous) as well as blood pressure classifications hypertension (\>140/90); Severe hypertension (\>160/110).
Time frame: Birth (approximately 36-42 weeks)
Maternal Blood Pressure
Participant blood pressure (systolic and diastolic) (continuous) as well as blood pressure classifications hypertension (\>140/90); Severe hypertension (\>160/110).
Time frame: 6-12 weeks postpartum
Feasibility, Enrollment
Percentage of eligible individuals who agree to participate in the trial
Time frame: Baseline
Feasibility, Attrition
Percentage of eligible individuals who complete the data
Time frame: Completion of Study (~24 months)
Feasibility, Adherence
Number of intervention sessions completed by study participants
Time frame: Completion of Study (~24 months)
Gestational Weight Gain
Amount of weight gained in pounds
Time frame: 20 weeks, 36 weeks, Birth, 6 weeks postpartum.
Delivery Modality
Modality of birth (Vaginal, Cesarean, Assisted Vaginal delivery)
Time frame: Birth (approximately 36-42 weeks)
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