Improving prenatal care for pregnant patients facing work-related challenges
PROMOTE and TEACH Equity
This study is looking to help pregnant people, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, by teaching doctors about workplace rights that can support them during pregnancy, and it will compare a new training program to regular practices to see which one better helps doctors guide their patients in getting the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10941962 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping pregnant patients, particularly those from minoritized backgrounds, who struggle to balance work and prenatal care. It aims to educate obstetric clinicians about employment protections that can support these patients during pregnancy. By comparing a new educational program called PROMOTE with usual care, the study will assess how well this program helps clinicians counsel patients about their rights and improve adherence to prenatal care. The research will gather data through electronic medical records, patient surveys, and interviews to evaluate its effectiveness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant individuals, especially those from Black or minoritized communities, who may face challenges in accessing prenatal care due to work-related issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not face work-related barriers to prenatal care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better prenatal care adherence and improved health outcomes for mothers and infants.
How similar studies have performed: Similar approaches have shown promise in addressing health disparities and improving patient outcomes, suggesting potential for success in this research.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wheeler, Sarahn — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Wheeler, Sarahn
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.