NCT05767658NARecruiting
Support Via Online Social Networks to Promote Safe Infant Care Practices
University of Virginia
Start Date
3/1/2024
Completion Date
7/1/2026
Summary
This study aims to improve adherence to American Academy of Pediatrics safe sleep (SS) recommendations and improve rates of initiation and duration of partial and exclusive breastfeeding (BF); and reduce Black/White disparities in these practices through the use of private Facebook groups providing a) evidence-based education through videos and other multi-media supporting best practices and b) an online community and social network of other pregnant WIC clients and new parents.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: No minimum to No maximum
Inclusion Criteria:
* Currently enrolled in WIC, or it not, then have either Medicaid or no health insurance
* Must be English speaking
* Must be pregnant and less than 30 weeks gestation
* Must live in the United States
* Must have regular access to Facebook and short message service (SMS) texting (mobile phone)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not planning to live in same home as infant after birth.
* Prenatal diagnosis expected to impact on infant care practices in a manner not compatible with study goals, including contraindications to feeding any breastmilk or supine infant sleep positioning.
* Known or reported mental health or other issues that would preclude custody of the infant or being able to participate in the informed consent process.
* Meets the definition of a minor according to applicable state law.
* Participants who consent to participation in the study, must complete the Agile Onboarding process before they reach 30+0 weeks gestation.
* Currently or previously received a TodaysBaby educational program (randomized to a TodaysBaby program through either the SMARTER, or SUPERSONIC study), either in their current or a previous pregnancy.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Safe Sleep
BEHAVIORAL
Breastfeeding
BEHAVIORAL
Early Brain Development and Parent-Child Relationships
Conditions
BreastfeedingInfant DeathSudden Infant Death Syndrome Without Mention of Autopsy
Locations
Boston University Medical Campus
Boston, Massachusetts 02118
United States