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Creating VIP Corps to Reduce Maternal Deaths
Sponsor: Ann Coker
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to create and rigorously evaluate a violence intervention and prevention corps (VIP Corps) training using a randomized controlled trial among undergraduate and professional students; and to develop a novel maternal injury surveillance system (MISS) to complement an existing maternal violent death registry in Kentucky.
Official title: Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Corps to Reduce Maternal Injuries and Deaths Due to Violence
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 30 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
2800
Start Date
2023-09-25
Completion Date
2027-09-29
Last Updated
2025-10-07
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
The Big 3
Our research team has developed an online, interactive learning management system (LMS) training. This training seeks to provide helping professionals with information and resources to identify, intervene, and prevent maternal injuries from interpersonal violence, substance use/disorder (IPV and SU/D). This training will provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and efficacy to intervene and build capacity for prevention of maternal injuries and death due to violence.
Implementation and Effectiveness of VIP Corps Training
Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of VIP Corps training aimed at students enrolled in helping professions in their last program year. intervention efficacy to change in students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices of intimate partner violence (IPV) screening, detection, and referrals; participant practices will be the primary, longer-term outcome; while changes in knowledge and attitudes will be short-term outcomes. Secondary outcomes will include changes in detecting symptoms of a) SU/D and b) depression and/or anxiety and providing appropriate resources.
Locations (1)
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States