Mobilizing Doulas to Empower Black Women in Post-partum Diabetes Prevention

Launched by VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · May 22, 2020

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "Mobilizing Doulas to Empower Black Women in Post-partum Diabetes Prevention," aims to help Black women who have had gestational diabetes during pregnancy lower their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later on. Although both Black and White mothers have similar rates of gestational diabetes, Black mothers are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes afterward. The researchers believe that providing additional support through trained community health workers, called "doula divas," while using a well-known diabetes prevention program (DPP), can improve the chances of Black mothers completing the program and making healthier lifestyle choices.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must be over 18 years old, speak English, have recently given birth, and have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. They also need access to smartphone technology and identify as Black. Participants can expect to be part of a program that lasts one year, where some will receive the standard DPP, while others will receive the DPP along with extra support from the doula divas. This approach aims not only to empower these mothers but also to reduce the long-term health risks associated with diabetes, ultimately improving their health and well-being.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • \>18 years of age with English fluency
• • recently post-partum
• • clinical diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) using Carpenter Coustan criteria
• • access to smart phone technology Self identified Black race
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • \<18 years Preexisting type 2 diabetes
• • • Inability to follow up Non-black race