Exploration of Women's Experiences and Technology Usage Before, During, and After Pregnancy in Singapore

NCT05099900 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 2021/00034
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

This study seek to understand the motivations and contextual influences that can induce and sustain behaviour change to inform future interventions for women before, during and after pregnancy, through a qualitative interview-based assessment of 60 participants. As digital health intervention in pregnant women has been shown to be cost-effective and scalable, the current study also aims to understand women's usage of technology throughout the process of trying to conceive, being pregnant and being a new mother within the local Singapore context.

Conditions

Pregnancy Related

Keywords

User experience; Technology usage; Qualitative study; Digital health; Obesity; Gestational Weight; Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Experiences and technology usage among women

  We will conduct semi-structured interviews with women who are either trying to conceive, pregnant or have a child aged 0 to 2 years. The interviews seek to find out about the participants' pregnancy/maternal-related experiences including the challenges faced, lifestyle changes made, support systems and experience with the health system. Participants will also be asked about their previous and current experiences with technology usage, such as the type of technology used and the purposes of technology usage. Additionally, there will also be two questionnaires, conducted pre- and post-interview, on the participants' demographics and their opinions on technical aspects of digital platforms.

  1 year

Study Arms (3)

Pre-pregnancy

During pregnancy

Post-pregnancy

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 21 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Women who are actively trying to conceive (pre-pregnancy) or currently in first to third trimester of pregnancy (during pregnancy) or have a child aged 0-2 years (post-pregnancy).

You may qualify if:

• English fluency;
• Aged 21 years and above;
• Actively trying to conceive (pre-pregnancy) or currently in first to third trimester of pregnancy (during pregnancy) or have a child aged 0-2 years (post-pregnancy).

You may not qualify if:

• Evidence/diagnosis of cognitive impairment (e.g. history of dementia, intellectual disability, traumatic brain injury);
• Current diagnosis of psychiatric disorder (e.g. severe anxiety, depression, schizophrenia);
• Significant hearing impairment;
• Inability to complete the study at the judgement of the clinician investigators;
• Women requiring or who had any form of assisted conception.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• National University of Singapore: lead

Study Sites (2)

The N.1 Institute for Health (N.1), NUS, Singapore

Singapore, 117456, Singapore

RECRUITING

National University Hospital

Singapore, 119074, Singapore

NOT YET RECRUITING

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity; Diabetes, Gestational

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Overweight; Overnutrition; Nutrition Disorders; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Body Weight; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Pregnancy Complications; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Diabetes Mellitus; Glucose Metabolism Disorders; Metabolic Diseases; Endocrine System Diseases

Study Officials

• Dean Ho, Prof

  National University of Singapore

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Xavier Tadeo, PhD

CONTACT

+65 66017766; lsixtc@nus.edu.sg

Yoong Hun Ong, MSc

CONTACT

+65 66017766; yoong@nus.edu.sg

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 15, 2021
• First Posted: October 29, 2021
• Study Start: November 8, 2021
• Primary Completion: May 8, 2022
• Study Completion: November 8, 2022
• Last Updated: November 10, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

SG (2)