Digital Maternal Support Tool Implementation: Research to Inform a Statewide Postpartum App Implementation Strategy
University of Pittsburgh
Summary
The goal of this trial is to learn if a smartphone app designed to provide postpartum support is acceptable to new mothers in Pennsylvania. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How easy is the app is to use? * Does the app meet the needs of new parents? * Is using the app associated with better understanding of critical postpartum symptoms? * Is using the app associated with endorsement of positive parenting statements? Participants will: * Use a postpartum support app on their smartphones for 8 weeks * Answer survey questions about their experience
Description
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a smartphone app designed to provide postpartum education, screening and tracking, and positive parenting support for newly postpartum English-language speakers in Pennsylvania. This trial will also examine the preliminary effectiveness of the smartphone app for identifying symptoms and supporting positive parenting beliefs by measuring knowledge and attitude changes from pre-app use to post-app use.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–45 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Recently delivered one or two live births at hospital recruitment site * 18-45 years of age * Can participate in English * Has smartphone access for at least two months (study duration) Exclusion Criteria: * Did NOT recently deliver one or two live births at hospital recruitment site * \<18 or \>45 years of age * Cannot participate in English * Does not have smartphone for at least two months (study duration)
Interventions
- OtherSmartphone application
The smartphone app is designed to provide postpartum education, screening and tracking, and positive parenting support for newly postpartum English-language speakers in Pennsylvania.
Location
- UPMC Magee-Womens HospitalPittsburgh, Pennsylvania