Healthy Hearts for moms and kids in home visiting

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What this research studies

This project aims to adapt and deliver a proven weight and heart health program within evidence-based home visiting services for families from pregnancy through early childhood. Researchers will modify the intervention to emphasize cardiovascular health, work with home visiting partners to integrate CVH messaging, and build skills to sustain the program in real-world settings. The study will collaborate with community partners in California to test whether the enhanced program improves weight, blood pressure, and related risk factors in mothers and their children. The initiative has a UG3 phase to refine the approach and solidify implementation strategies before broader rollout. Participants would include pregnant individuals and families enrolled in EBHV programs who are willing to engage in lifestyle guidance focused on CVH.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• California Poly State U San Luis Obispo
  San Luis Obispo, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Phelan, Suzanne — California Poly State U San Luis Obispo
• Study coordinator: Phelan, Suzanne

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About this research

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