Culturally adapting a prenatal program for Marshallese women
Exploring the Feasibility of a Group Prenatal Program, Kōmmour Prenatal, to Reduce Maternal and Infant Health Disparities Among Marshallese Pacific Islander Women
This study is trying to see if a new prenatal care program, made just for Marshallese women in the US, can help improve their health and the health of their babies.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Arkansas Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Fayetteville, Arkansas) |
| Trial ID | NCT04558619 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to culturally adapt and assess the feasibility of the Kōmmour Prenatal program, designed specifically for Marshallese Pacific Islander women in the US. It focuses on reducing maternal and infant health disparities by providing group prenatal care tailored to the cultural needs of this community. The study will also gather insights from healthcare providers and community stakeholders to evaluate their experiences with the program and its effectiveness.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women who self-identify as Marshallese, are 18 years or older, and are between 8 to 20 weeks pregnant.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Marshallese or do not meet the age and pregnancy criteria may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve maternal and infant health outcomes for Marshallese women.
How similar studies have performed: While this specific approach is novel, similar culturally tailored prenatal programs have shown promise in improving health outcomes in other communities.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria * Women who self-identify as Marshallese * 18 years of age or older * And 8-20 weeks pregnant Exclusion Criteria * Women who do not self-identify as Marshallese * Not 18 years of age or older * And not 8-20 weeks pregnant
Where this trial is running
Fayetteville, Arkansas
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest — Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Britni Ayers, PhD — University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest
- Study coordinator: Catarina Young
- Email: CYoung@uams.edu
- Phone: 479-644-1096
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.