Training community health workers to support postpartum BIPOC women
Effective Newborn Community-Outreach Recovery Engagement (ENCORE) - a culturally appropriate professional development course for community health workers
This study is creating a friendly online training program for community health workers to help support postpartum Black, Indigenous, and People of Color women after they finish receiving care from doulas and midwives, making sure they get the health information and support they need during this important time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kdh Research and Communication, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10821673 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a training program for community health workers (CHWs) to assist postpartum Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) women. The program, called ENCORE, aims to fill the care gap that often occurs after these women stop receiving support from doulas and midwives. By leveraging the established connections CHWs have within their communities, the program will educate and empower these workers to provide essential health information and support to postpartum mothers, helping them navigate healthcare barriers and improve their overall well-being. The training will be delivered through an online platform, making it accessible and adaptable to various community needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are postpartum BIPOC women who have recently stopped receiving care from birth workers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not postpartum or who do not identify as BIPOC may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the postpartum care and health outcomes for BIPOC women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community health worker outreach can effectively improve health outcomes in underserved populations, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, UNITED STATES
- Kdh Research and Communication, INC. — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cooper, Dexter L — Kdh Research and Communication, INC.
- Study coordinator: Cooper, Dexter L
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.