ADAPT Study

STUDY BASICS

Are you pregnant or have you recently had a baby? OR are you a Perinatal Care and Family Support provider? Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are conducting a research study to learn how to better support healthy sleep during the postpartum period.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this research study is to learn women’s experiences with sleep after childbirth and their thoughts on a community-centric intervention that aims to help improve sleep health.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Postpartum individuals: 

• Age 18 years or older
• Are less than 2 years postpartum

Community Health Workers: 

• Currently employed or affiliated with Healthy Start or a similar maternal-child community organization

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

1. Complete a 20-30 minute online survey with the following topics:
   • Your background and general well-being
   • Your sleep experiences and challenges
   • What kind of sleep support would work for you
   • Reactions to real sleep support program scenarios with visuals
2. Then, some participant may be invited for a 45-60 minute follow-up interview