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"A lot of people in my community don't know what premature birth is or that we are more likely to experience it. That is why I participate. I want to change that."
- Research Participant

 

 


The PRAXIS Study

What are Black women and birthing person's perspectives on using Asprin during pregnancy? How do providers feel about prescribing Asprin during pregnancy? This Black-led study is hoping to learn more about people's perspectives on this potentially effective drug. 

The Study

The Pregnancy, Race, and Aspirin - eXploration of Individuals’ Stances (PRAXIS) Study seeks to assess the knowledge of and perspectives toward aspirin and other medication and supplement use in pregnancy among prenatal care providers and Black women and birthing persons.

The overall goal of this research study is to promote health equity through the promotion of person-centered counseling and decision-making around medication and supplement use in pregnancy for Black women and birthing persons.

Who Can Participate and How

  • For Black women and birthing persons:
    • Self-identify as African American/Black
    • Live in the United States
    • Currently pregnant or delivered in the past 12 months
  • For prenatal care providers:
    • Providing prenatal care independently
    • Work in the United States.

 HOPE COVID-19

The first-of-its-kind study focused on finding out how the virus and its social impact is affecting pregnant women, birthing persons, and infants.

The Study

The HOPE COVID-19 Study is looking at how the virus that causes COVID-19 and factors associated with the pandemic like stress and social distancing might affect a woman or birthing person's risk for certain kinds of adverse pregnancy outcomes, like preterm birth and preeclampsia, as well as newborn and infant health.

We are especially interested in how the pandemic is affecting low-income and Black and Brown women and birthing persons who often suffer the impacts of systematic racism and are already at increased risk for adverse outcomes.

Who Can Participate and How

  • Survey only cohort:
    Pregnant women and birthing persons who are 18 years of age or older can participate by filling out surveys during pregnancy until their baby is 18 months old. Currently enrolling!!
  • The survey + testing cohort:
    TPregnant women and birthing persons who are 18 years of age or older can participate by filling out surveys and having laboratory testing done during pregnancy until their baby is 18-months old. Participants can receive up to $550 in gift cards! Enrolling late summer 2020.

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Data Manager

The Data Manager will provide data management and analytic expertise for a study to compare the effectiveness of two different models of enhanced prenatal care available to low-income (Medicaid-eligible) women in Fresno County: “Glow! Group Prenatal Care and Support” (Glow!/GC) and the California Department of Public Health’s Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program with individual prenatal care (CPSP/IC). The study will be carried out in partnership between the California Preterm Birth Initiative at UCSF and the Central Valley Health Policy Institute at California State University, Fresno. Specifically, we will compare preterm birth rates, changes in depressive and anxiety symptom severity, and perception of respectful care and satisfaction with prenatal care.

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UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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