PrePARED Study – Maternal & Reproductive Health Equity Research Lab

Study Overview

The purpose of this pilot study is to understand what factors influence preconception physical activity, nutrition, and diet among non-pregnant Black women and non-binary persons (ages 18-29) with pregnancy intentions. This project includes two phases: an initial survey and focus group interviews. Eligible participants will be invited to participate in an online survey (eligible participants will receive a $15.00 Amazon gift card). Later, we will select 20-24 survey participants to participate in one in-person focus group (all participants will receive a $25 gift card).

This study has been reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board at The University of Texas at Arlington (#2024-0454). If you have concerns related to ethnical conduct, please contact UTA Regulatory Services (regulatoryservices@uta.edu).

Pre-Screening: Find Out If You Are Eligible

Please complete the pre-screening survey to see if you are eligible to participate.
If you are eligible, you will receive an email invitation to participate in the research study.

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Study Timeline

We are currently recruiting participants!

Investigator Team

Please send all emails to mchequitylab@uta.edu and use the subject title “PREPARED STUDY”.

Photo of Aaliyah Devore with her hair pulled back wearing a black turtleneck with a gold necklace. She is smiling.

Aaliyah Devore (she/her)
Research Assistant
MRHE Research Lab
mchequitylab@uta.edu

Kyrah K. Brown, PhD
Director and Research Mentor
MRHE Research Lab