The purpose of this project is to reduce maternal environmental exposures to toxicants through a patient education program designed to help pregnant women learn about exposure through consumption of contaminated seafood and to be able to use the lessons they learn to have a better understanding of risk.
Must be at least 18 years old
Must be pregnant, trying, or a mom
Must not have any conditions that would prevent them from carrying out study activities
Must be able to complete surveys and understand instructions
Participants will not be considered if they are younger than 18 and are not pregnant, trying, or a mom.
Single group
Educational Intervention
BehavioralThe actual curriculum, infographics, and educational materials will be adapted from "Seafood at its Best," a detailed curriculum that covers four primary areas: 1) overview of seafood and seafood sourcing, 2) health benefits of seafood consumption, 3) seafood-borne illnesses and risks from seafood consumption, and 4) tips for selecting, buying, handling, storing, and cooking seafood.
Change in Knowledge From Pre-Curriculum to Post-Curriculum Survey
Knowledge change will be measured using a structured survey administered before and immediately after completion of the curriculum. The pre-curriculum survey will assess baseline knowledge of the curriculum content, and the post-curriculum survey will assess knowledge after the educational intervention. The change in knowledge will be calculated by comparing pre-curriculum and post-curriculum survey scores. Higher scores indicate greater knowledge of the curriculum content.
Behavior Change Measured by Follow-Up Survey
Behavior change will be assessed using a follow-up survey administered at 3 months and 12 months after completion of the curriculum. The survey will evaluate participants' self-reported implementation of behaviors and practices related to the curriculum content. Behavioral change over time will be evaluated by comparing survey responses collected at the 3-month follow-up with responses collected at the 12-month follow-up. Higher scores indicate greater adoption or maintenance of the targeted behaviors.
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The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Lead sponsor
Baylor College of Medicine
Collaborator
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Collaborator
