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Knowledge and Habits of Pregnant Teens
Sponsor: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Summary
This study examines the link between health literacy, gestational weight gain, and infant birthweight in pregnant teenagers. A randomized trial of 50 participants will be conducted at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Consent will be obtained from all participants. Both control and intervention groups will complete a 20 questions health literacy assessment at baseline and after eight weeks, along with the ASA24 dietary recall tool twice weekly. The intervention group will join a private social media group created solely for study purposes. This will be a private account, accessible only to participants who are added or invited by the study team.
Official title: Knowledge and Habits of Pregnant Teens: Analyzing Nutritional Status, Weight and Infant Birth Weight
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
13 Years - 19 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-04-01
Completion Date
2025-12
Last Updated
2025-04-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Participants in the intervention arm will be invited to join a private social media group
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