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Fathers and Babies (FAB) Research Study

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllNorthwestern University
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the Fathers and Babies intervention (FAB). FAB aims to improve the mental health of fathers and provide strategies that help fathers support the mental health of their female partner. FAB was adapted from Mothers and Babies (MB), an evidence-based perinatal depression prevention intervention. FAB can be delivered as a standalone intervention or can be delivered alongside MB as a dyadic intervention to both fathers and mothers. In this longitudinal randomized controlled trial (RCT), the investigators will examine the effectiveness and implementation of the FAB intervention. To do this, the investigators will partner with Home Visiting (HV) programs in the state of Illinois (IL) and Texas (TX). Home visitors will be randomized to receive (intervention) or not to receive (controls) the FAB training. Home visitors that are randomiz

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion criteria for fathers are: 1. Must be in a fathering role with the mother of the index child (irrespective of whether he is biological father or co-residing with partner) and/or have a pregnant partner (mother of the child). 2. Be enrolled in a HV program OR have a partner (mother of the child) enrolled in an IL or TX HV program 3. Ability to speak English or Spanish 4. \>18 years old Inclusion criteria for mothers are: 1. Be enrolled in a HV program OR have a partner (father of the child) enrolled in an IL or TX HV program 2. Ability to speak English or Spanish 3. \>18 years old 4. Must be a mother and/or are currently pregnant Exclusion criteria for mothers are: 1. Previously completed MB within the last 12 months 2. Father does not participate in the research study Inclusion criteria for home visitors are: 1. Employed at a HV program in Illinois or Texas 2. Have an active caseload in which they deliver HV services can include roles such as home visitors, case workers, family support specialists, Doulas, parent educators or any other role that fits within the home visiting models and roles.
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What it tests

  • Fathers and Babies Program
  • Mothers and Babies Program
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Where

1 site
Northwestern University
Chicago, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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