MATERNAL BEHAVIOR

This program tests whether home visits and community support for high-risk mothers after childbirth can reduce emergency room visits and serious health problems. It focuses on women in five Mississippi Delta counties, particularly Black women, who face higher risks. The goal is t…

This study is testing community education programs designed to help pregnant women in Ethiopia get better medical care. Researchers are working with over 1,000 pregnant women to see if programs using media, community events, and educational materials can encourage more hospital d…

This study works with 250 high-risk pregnant and postpartum women, their families, and healthcare providers in five rural Mississippi counties. The goal is to improve trust in the healthcare system, increase health literacy, and help new moms attend follow-up visits after giving …

This study looks at whether combining mouth exercises with a reading program helps preterm babies learn to feed and develop language skills. About 124 babies born between 23 and 30 weeks will take part. Researchers will track feeding progress and use special recordings to measure…

This study looks at whether mothers who believe common myths about breastfeeding are less motivated to breastfeed. About 191 mothers with babies aged 0-6 months will answer surveys about their beliefs and motivation. The goal is to understand how false ideas, like 'colostrum shou…