Reducing Stress-Sensitive Problems Among Pregnant Black Women With Childhood Adversity
Maternal Psychological Distress, Childhood Trauma, Health Behavior
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Maternal Psychological Distress
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: receiving prenatal care at Mile Square Health Center or University of Illinois Health age >/= 18 years >/= 2 adverse childhood experiences Black race English-speaking 10-24 weeks gestation able to attend four sessions owner of a smart phone and access to internet Exclusion Criteria: inability to reliably or safely participate in the study due to self-reported serious or persistent mental health disorder (e.g., schizophrenia or bipolar disorder), which could also interfere with study adherence.
Sites / Locations
- Mile Square Health CenterRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Trauma Informed Prenatal Intervention (TPI)
Prenatal Education Topics
The experimental arm consists of four weekly, individual (45-60 minute) sessions via Zoom with a research staff member facilitating motivational interviewing focused on behavior change and mindfulness awareness practice.
The active comparator arm consists of four weekly, individual (30-minute) sessions via Zoom with a research staff member delivering prenatal education topics consisting of lecture (power point slides) and video.