The Mother in Norway Study

Launched by OSLO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY · May 31, 2023

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**Summary of The Mother in Norway Study**

The Mother in Norway Study is looking at a special program called the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) to see how it can help new mothers and their children. This program aims to reduce issues like child abuse and social inequality by providing support to mothers during pregnancy and after giving birth. In this study, 700 expectant mothers will be enrolled over two years. Half of these mothers will receive the NFP services, which includes regular visits from a nurse, while the other half will get the usual care that is available. The study will mainly focus on how these services affect violence against mothers and their children and will also check how the program impacts overall health and wellness.

To participate in this study, mothers need to be female and currently pregnant, with less than 28 weeks left in their pregnancy. They should not have had a previous live birth and must live in an area served by the NFP. Importantly, mothers who are already part of the study or those who don’t need extra help during their pregnancy won’t be eligible. Those who take part can expect to answer questionnaires about their experiences and well-being, and they may also have visits from nurses who will provide support and information. This study is important as it aims to find effective ways to help mothers and improve their health and safety, while also looking at how cost-effective the NFP program is compared to standard care.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• • Inclusion Criteria: Female; No previous live births; Currently pregnant; Gestation period less than 28 weeks (i.e., less than or equal to 27 weeks, 6 days) at time of recruitment; Live within an area serviced by a NFP Implementing Agency; Not currently enrolled in the study; professionals are concerned about the pregnancy / impending parenthood
• • Exclusion Criteria: Women who have had a previous live birth; Women who are not currently pregnant; Women who are past their 28th week of gestation (i.e., greater than or equal to 28 weeks, 0 days) at time of recruitment; Women who live outside of an area serviced by a NFP Implementing Agency; Women who are currently enrolled in the study; professionals are not concerned about the pregnancy / impending parenthood