Health coaching to reduce heart and metabolic risks in pregnant women and infants
Effectiveness of an evidence-based health coaching program for reducing cardiometabolic risk among women and infants enrolled in early home visiting services
This study is testing a friendly health coaching program for Black and Latinx women during and after pregnancy to help them and their babies stay healthy, using phone support and an easy-to-use website, all while making sure it’s accessible for Spanish speakers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10897859 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on providing a health coaching program specifically designed for Black and Latinx women during and after pregnancy. The program utilizes phone coaching, motivational interviewing, and a web-based platform to help participants track their health behaviors. By integrating this intervention into early home visiting services, the goal is to improve health outcomes for both mothers and their infants, particularly in reducing risks associated with obesity and cardiometabolic diseases. The program is tailored to meet the needs of Spanish-speaking women, ensuring accessibility and cultural relevance.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Latinx pregnant women and new mothers who are enrolled in early home visiting services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or who do not identify as Black or Latinx may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in cardiometabolic risks for mothers and their infants, improving overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar health coaching interventions in other populations, indicating potential for effectiveness in this context as well.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bower, Kelly — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Bower, Kelly
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.