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Short Interpregnancy IntervalsBirth controlCouples and relationshipsPregnancyPostpartumBehavioral

What this study is

The goal of this pilot trial is to examine the feasibility and acceptability of the Planning Together protocol

The hypothesis of this study are

1. The study will achieve feasibility, demonstrated by ≥80% study accrual (30 couples in 8 months), ≥75% protocol adherence, and ≥75% (e.g., education workbook completion) 2. The intervention will be acceptable, with >80% of participants reporting satisfaction with Planning Together. 3. Patterns of primary outcomes (contraceptive knowledge, communication quality, community referral utilization) and secondary outcomes (agreed contraceptive plan, consistent contraceptive usage and satisfaction, psychological distress, and Short Interpregnancy Intervals [SII]) will suggest benefits of the intervention.

What's being tested

  • Joint contraceptive and couple communication education

    Intervention · OTHER

    Joint Comprehensive Contraceptive Education a. Visual and written description of all currently available contraceptives with explanation of pros and cons Couple constructive communication education 1. Specific couple contraceptive conversation examples. 2. Interactive worksheet to help with joint desired contraceptive decision-making and making a consistent use plan

  • Couple communication consultation with Interventionist to increase partner engagement and improve communication

    Intervention · OTHER

    1. Couples will bring their completed workbook to reference during the meeting and assess fidelity 2. Reinforce couple contraceptive communication skills. Address any challenges couple has with skill implementation 3. Review desired contraceptive method \& consistent use plan 4. Use motivational interviewing techniques to help couple agree on contraceptive plan

  • Check-ins to support continued partner support & communication

    Intervention · OTHER

  • Check-ins to support continued partner support & communication

    Intervention · OTHER

Both Check-ins to support continued partner support & communication and Check-ins to support continued partner support & communication

1. Review progress toward couple contraceptive communication skills and use of agreed contraceptive method 2. Assess factors promoting successful contraceptive use and communication skills 3. Address barriers to consistent contraceptive use and communication skill implementation via shared problem-solving

Study details

Sponsor
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Conditions
Short Interpregnancy Intervals · Maternal Health Disparities
Enrolling
60 people
Starts
2025-11-25
Est. completion
2026-10-14
Design
Open-label, non-randomized, single group
Record
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