Preventing intimate partner violence among pregnant or parenting teens

Preventing Intimate Partner Violence Among Teens Who Are Pregnant or Parenting

NIH-funded research Research Triangle Institute · NIH-10887053

This study is testing a new online program called Safe Dates for Teen Mothers to help pregnant or parenting teens who are experiencing intimate partner violence, making it easier for them to get support and connect with others in similar situations.

Quick facts

Grant typeR21 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionResearch Triangle Institute NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States)
Project IDNIH-10887053 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on addressing the high rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) among teens who are pregnant or parenting. It aims to adapt an existing program called Safe Dates for Teen Mothers for virtual delivery, allowing participants to engage in group sessions online. The program will incorporate themes relevant to pregnancy and parenting while addressing barriers to seeking help for IPV. By utilizing a virtual platform, the study seeks to improve accessibility and effectiveness of IPV prevention for this vulnerable population.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant or parenting teens who may be experiencing or at risk of intimate partner violence.

Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or parenting teens, or those who do not experience intimate partner violence, may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of intimate partner violence among pregnant and parenting teens, improving their health and well-being.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar IPV prevention programs, but this adaptation for virtual delivery is a novel approach.

Where this research is happening

Research Triangle Park, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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