Protocol for a randomized controlled trial of the Mommy&Me study: A multi-modal approach to address social determinants of health and mental health among low-income Black perinatal populations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health disorders, including stress, anxiety, and depression, are the most common complications during pregnancy, with significant racial disparities in prevalence and access to care. Low-income Black/African American/of African descent (Black) individuals are at greater risk for perinatal mental health issues and face more obstacles to care due to a variety of barriers, including poor implementation of screening protocols, stigma, adverse experiences of social determinants of health, and distrust of healthcare systems. These disparities are particularly striking in Washington, DC, and worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

This study has two aims: (1) to refine an individualized plan to integrate patient navigation and a culturally adapted cognitive

SUBMITTER: Le HN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12056800 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature