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Planning Together: A Couple-based, Multi-level Prenatal Contraceptive Education Program for Economically Marginalized Families
Sponsor: University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Summary
The goal of this pilot trial is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of the Planning Together protocol The hypothesis of this study are 1. The study will achieve feasibility, demonstrated by ≥80% study accrual (30 couples in 8 months), ≥75% protocol adherence, and ≥75% (e.g., education workbook completion) 2. The intervention will be acceptable, with \>80% of participants reporting satisfaction with Planning Together. 3. Patterns of primary outcomes (contraceptive knowledge, communication quality, community referral utilization) and secondary outcomes (agreed contraceptive plan, consistent contraceptive usage and satisfaction, psychological distress, and Short Interpregnancy Intervals \[SII\]) will suggest benefits of the intervention.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-10-15
Completion Date
2026-10-14
Last Updated
2025-10-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Joint contraceptive and couple communication education
Joint Comprehensive Contraceptive Education a. Visual and written description of all currently available contraceptives with explanation of pros and cons Couple constructive communication education 1. Specific couple contraceptive conversation examples. 2. Interactive worksheet to help with joint desired contraceptive decision-making and making a consistent use plan
Couple communication consultation with Interventionist to increase partner engagement and improve communication
1. Couples will bring their completed workbook to reference during the meeting and assess fidelity 2. Reinforce couple contraceptive communication skills. Address any challenges couple has with skill implementation 3. Review desired contraceptive method \& consistent use plan 4. Use motivational interviewing techniques to help couple agree on contraceptive plan
Check-ins to support continued partner support & communication
1. Review progress toward couple contraceptive communication skills and use of agreed contraceptive method 2. Assess factors promoting successful contraceptive use and communication skills 3. Address barriers to consistent contraceptive use and communication skill implementation via shared problem-solving
Check-ins to support continued partner support & communication
1. Review progress toward couple contraceptive communication skills and use of agreed contraceptive method 2. Assess factors promoting successful contraceptive use and communication skills 3. Address barriers to consistent contraceptive use and communication skill implementation via shared problem-solving
Locations (1)
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States