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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Food is Medicine Community Health Worker Program for Pregnant Women
Sponsor: Christiana Care Health Services
Summary
The purpose of this study is to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial of a food is medicine community health worker intervention called the Women's Health Delaware Food Farmacy compared to the usual standard of care among pregnant ChristianaCare patients at risk for adverse clinical outcomes. The pilot study has three specific aims: Aim 1: To assess the feasibility of the Women's Health Delaware Food Farmacy and refine the program as needed Aim 2: To determine the prevalence of and change in social needs Aim 3: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Women's Health Delaware Food Farmacy on maternal and child health, healthcare utilization, and clinical event outcomes as well as patient-reported outcomes compared to the usual standard of care
Official title: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Food is Medicine Community Health Worker Program for Pregnant Women: Addressing Social Needs and Improving Health Outcomes
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
250
Start Date
2024-01-02
Completion Date
2025-11
Last Updated
2024-05-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Women's Health Delaware Food Farmacy
Participants will receive medically tailored groceries (10 meals per person in the household per week from enrollment to 4 weeks after delivery) high in micronutrients that are delivered to their homes weekly. They will also interact weekly with their assigned Community Health Worker to address social needs and patient-centered goals.
Usual Standard of Care
Participants will receive the usual standard of care.
Locations (1)
ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital
Newark, Delaware, United States