AMPLiFY Study (Assessing and Measuring PrenataL Food insecuritY)

STUDY BASICS

Are you less than 37 weeks pregnant? Do you ever worry that your food will run out, or do you run out of food and not have money to get more? You may be eligible for a research study to better understand the experience of food insecurity during pregnancy. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of the AMPLiFY study is to identify features of food insecurity during pregnancy and develop questions to measure food insecurity during pregnancy. 

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Eligible participants:

• Are 18 years old or older 
• Are less than 37 weeks pregnant 
• Are experiencing food insecurity during pregnancy

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

You will be asked to participate in a focus group with about 7 other participants. This group will take place over Zoom or, if preferred, in person in our research building, and will be audio recorded. We expect this meeting to last approximately 60-90 minutes. During this focus group you will be asked to answer questions and provide feedback on your experience with food insecurity and pregnancy. 

You will also be asked to complete online surveys about your demographic information and household setting, food insecurity, pregnancy and health, mood, eating, and experiences of discrimination. The surveys will take 30-45 minutes to complete. Participants will be compensated $50 for their time.