Generations in Families Talking Safe Sleep (GIFTSS): Randomized Controlled Trial of a Safe Sleep Educational Intervention for Young Pregnant Women.

ABSTRACT: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and suffocation account for more than half of all Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) and are leading causes of post-neonatal deaths. Risk reduction strategies, including supine sleep position and safe sleep environment, are critical for prevention. Teen mothers, especially those in rural, poor, southern states, are at higher risk due to low compliance with recommendations. We will conduct a randomized trial to test a tailored educational intervention on the sleep-related safety behaviors of teen mothers. In one study arm, the intervention will include not only the teen mothers but also senior caregivers (SCGs) to assess the influence they have in the decision-making of young mothers regarding infant health and safety. Our hypotheses are H1) teen moth

SUBMITTER: Aitken ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9910824 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature