Using social media to improve safe sleep practices for preterm infants
Social Media and Risk-reduction Training for Preterm Infant Care Practices (SMART Preemie)
This study is looking at how to help caregivers, especially non-Hispanic Black mothers of preterm infants, learn and stick to safe sleep practices to lower the risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) by using social media training.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10802495 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on reducing the risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) among preterm infants by implementing social media-based risk-reduction training for caregivers. It investigates adherence to safe sleep practices recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, particularly among non-Hispanic Black mothers who have been found to have lower adherence rates. The study employs a hybrid implementation-effectiveness approach, aiming to modify attitudes and behaviors related to infant care through targeted educational interventions. By analyzing data from a national prevalence study, the research seeks to identify effective strategies for promoting safe sleep practices among families with preterm infants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include caregivers of preterm infants, particularly those born before 37 weeks of gestation.
Not a fit: Patients who are not caregivers of preterm infants or those whose infants are born at or after 37 weeks of gestation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of SUID among preterm infants, ultimately saving lives and improving infant health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using educational interventions to improve safe sleep practices, indicating that this approach has potential for effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
Worcester, United States
- Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester — Worcester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Parker, Margaret Graham Kemper — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Parker, Margaret Graham Kemper
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.