Doulas educating about environmental health risks
Doulas As Environmental Educators and Partners Study
NA · Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) · NCT06032143
This study tests whether teaching doulas about harmful chemicals in personal care products can help them better support pregnant women, especially non-Hispanic black women, in reducing their exposure to these risks.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT06032143 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to improve the environmental health literacy of doulas regarding endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) found in personal care products. It involves an educational intervention where doulas will participate in a course designed to enhance their knowledge and ability to counsel pregnant individuals on reducing EDC exposure. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention by comparing the environmental health literacy scores of doulas before and after the course, as well as assessing the impact on the pregnant individuals they counsel. The focus is particularly on addressing health disparities faced by non-Hispanic black women during pregnancy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include doulas currently working with pregnant individuals under 30 weeks of pregnancy and pregnant individuals who are also under 30 weeks into their pregnancy.
Not a fit: Patients who are beyond 30 weeks of pregnancy or doulas not currently working with pregnant individuals will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could empower doulas to better inform pregnant individuals about reducing harmful chemical exposures, potentially improving maternal and fetal health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically on doulas and environmental health literacy, similar educational interventions have shown promise in improving health outcomes in other populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Doulas currently working with pregnant individuals \<30 weeks into their pregnancy * Pregnant individuals working with doulas who are \<30 weeks into their pregnancy Exclusion criteria: * Doulas not currently working with pregnant individuals \<30 weeks into their pregnancy * Pregnant individuals working with doulas who are beyond 30 weeks into their pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kathryn Tomsho, PhD
- Email: ktomsho@hsph.harvard.edu
- Phone: 617-432-2610
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.
Conditions: Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice