Feasibility of a Prenatal Yoga Mobile App in African American Pregnant Women

Description

The goal of this research is to test if a prenatal yoga app can improve well-being in African American/Black (AA) pregnant women. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is the Down Dog prenatal yoga app feasible for AA pregnant women? 2. How does mental and physical health change after using the Down Dog app for 12-weeks? 3. What cultural adaptations to the Down Dog app are needed? The study lasts for 12 weeks and participants are asked to: * do prenatal yoga with the app for at least 20 min/day, three days/week, from home * wear a Garmin Vivosmart 5 watch daily * complete four online surveys * complete an optional virtual interview This project aims to advance public health by contributing to a broader understanding of how prenatal yoga can support the health and well-being of AA pregnant women and promote optimal maternal and child health outcomes.

Conditions

Pregnancy Related, Mental Health Issue, Discrimination, Racial, Stress, Depression

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The goal of this research is to test if a prenatal yoga app can improve well-being in African American/Black (AA) pregnant women. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Is the Down Dog prenatal yoga app feasible for AA pregnant women? 2. How does mental and physical health change after using the Down Dog app for 12-weeks? 3. What cultural adaptations to the Down Dog app are needed? The study lasts for 12 weeks and participants are asked to: * do prenatal yoga with the app for at least 20 min/day, three days/week, from home * wear a Garmin Vivosmart 5 watch daily * complete four online surveys * complete an optional virtual interview This project aims to advance public health by contributing to a broader understanding of how prenatal yoga can support the health and well-being of AA pregnant women and promote optimal maternal and child health outcomes.

Assessing the Feasibility of a Prenatal Mobile App in Pregnant African American Women: the Mindful Maternity Study

Feasibility of a Prenatal Yoga Mobile App in African American Pregnant Women

Condition
Pregnancy Related
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

San Diego

San Diego State University, San Diego, California, United States, 92182

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * High-risk pregnancy
  • * Severe psychiatric disorder or substance abuse
  • * Denial of physical activity participation from physician

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 46 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

San Diego State University,

Jeni Green, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, San Diego State University

Study Record Dates

2025-10