SACRED Birth During COVID19
The SACRED Birth Study officially ended January 31, 2021.
Congratulations to all who made this happen, especially to Black mothers and birthing people. Study enrollment for the SACRED Birth Study ended 1/15/2021. Data collection from existing enrolled participants ended 1/31/2021. Since the online release of the Patient Reported Experience Measure of OBstetric racism©, also known as the PREM-OB Scale™, on October 19, 2020 for data collection:
- 2,480 people clicked on the website's referral link.
- 64 people were referred by providers.
- 1,655 people completed the online self-screening and signed the consent form.
- 845 people signed the consent form AND completed the contact form, passed the phone verification process, and did NOT later withdraw or decline to continue.
- 815 Black mothers and birthing people fully consented, completed the contact form, passed ALL phone verification processes, completed the enrollment survey, and completed the final survey by 1/31/2021.
- Birthed in California in 2020 (goal = 400) = 297 (74.25%)
- Birthed in Memphis, TN in 2020 (goal = 100) = 47 (47%)
- Birthed elsewhere in the U.S. in 2020 (goal = 500) = 471 (94.2%)
By ending the study BEFORE 2/28/2021, we completed study enrollment and data collection in gratitude and abundance, with financial and social integrity.
We will have the first and only soon to be validated Patient Reported Experience Measure of OBstetric racism©, also known as the PREM-OB Scale™, one of the most culturally and scientifically rigorous perinatal PREMs.
Thank you ALL for supporting Black mothers & birthing people and our team.
The SACRED Birth Study is designed for, by, and with Black mothers and Black birthing people to share information about their patient experiences in hospital settings during labor, birth, and postpartum in six key areas:
Safety, Autonomy, Communication, Racism, Empathy, and Dignity.
Study Overview
Research Topic
Testing a NEW survey that captures patient experiences of obstetric racism during hospital births in a COVID19 pandemic
Location
Online
Compensation
$100 electronic gift card
What is the purpose of this study?
SACRED Birth in the time of COVID19 lifts up and amplifies the voices, lived experiences, wisdom, and humanity of Black mothers and birthing people, Black women-led community-based organizations (CBOs), and Black women scholars.
The goal of the SACRED Birth study is to test a new survey tool called a Patient-Reported Experience Measure of OBstetric racism, also known as the PREM-OB Scale, that was desgined for, by, and with Black mothers and birthing people. The PREM-OB Scale allows for Black mothers and birthing people to share information about their unique patient experiences in hospital settings during labor, birth, and postpartum. The information gained from the PREM-OB Scale will help hospitals, health plans, scientists, funders, and the public better understand how racism and other forms of discrimination and neglect affect the way hospitals provide care, services, and support to Black mothers and birthing people during labor, birth, and postpartum.
Who can join?
You may be able to join if you...
- identify as Black or African American
- are 18 years of age or older
- gave birth to a live newborn in 2020
- gave birth in a hospital anywhere in the U.S., with a focus on California or Memphis, TN
You can't join if you...
- are 17 years of age or younger
- gave birth before 1/1/2020
- had an out of hospital birth
- can't read and speak English
Frequently asked questions
What will participants be asked to do?
- Complete a one-time online survey that takes about 1 - 2 hours.
Will participants be paid?
Participants will receive a $100 electronic gift card via email within 7-10 business days of completing the survey.
Online Referral & Enrollment Process
For interested participants:
If you would like to complete the online self-screening and enrollment process: CLICK HERE
For hospitals, health centers, & health plans:
If you would like to refer your patients to the SACRED Birth study: CLICK HERE
Want more information?
Click below or you can reach the study team by phone at 510-545-2989, or email at [email protected]
CONTACT THE STUDY TEAM AT [email protected]