The study will include women enrolled during the second trimester of pregnancy who will be provided with a specific amount per month for 10 months to purchase produce. Women will be provided with up to three nutrition education sessions and will be sent text message reminders to redeem their incentives every month and to provide them with nutrition tips. The study will use a co-design approach to utilize feedback from potential participants as well as participants at multiple time points in the process to improve the intervention and make it more relevant and impactful to our population.
This protocol describes the implementation of an intervention to improve access to fruits and vegetables among pregnant Latina women in Hartford CT in partnership with Wholesome Wave of Bridgeport CT, a national leader in nutrition incentive programming and policy. The target population are pregnant Latina women living in Hartford CT. Having access to the right foods as well as enough food during pregnancy promotes optimal fetal development. A prescription program that provides increased fruit and vegetable access to low-income pregnant women can help improve the diet of women during pregnancy. Nutrition education sessions (either virtual or in person) will be attended by all participants with one session required and up to two additional sessions optional. Fruits and vegetables may be purchased at diverse community locations or online for home delivery.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
150
Participants will be provided with a specific incentive amount per month for 10 months to purchase produce, nutrition education sessions and will be sent text message reminders to redeem their incentives every month and to provide them with nutrition tips.
Hispanic Health Council
Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Change in amount of produce purchased or accessed
The amount of produce purchased or accessed will be asses using a self-report survey. An increase in produce purchased or accessed indicates a positive outcome.
Time frame: baseline and month 10
Change in Produce Intake
Change in Produce Intake will be assessed using a self-report survey. An increase in produce intake indicates a positive outcome.
Time frame: baseline and month 10
Change in household food insecurity
Change in household food insecurity assessed using a self-report survey. Less food insecurity indicates a positive outcome.
Time frame: baseline and month 10
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