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Discrimination and Pregnancy Study

In this study, we want to find out if pregnant women who are mistreated because of their sex or race/ethnicity have health problems. We want to see if this unfair treatment is linked to their health problems. We also want to prevent high blood pressure and give better care to pregnant women.

Age & Gender

18 years ~ 45 years
Female

Visit Availability

Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
Visits can be combined with regular clinical appointments

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

The study involves 3 visits (1 in person, 2 over Zoom). Throughout the study, you will wear a wrist sensor and answer some questionnaires. Other information will be obtained from your medical record.

In-person visits:
1

Phone or online visits:
2

Total length of participation:
~1-2 weeks

Looking for Specific Volunteers

Able to participate:

You have a pregnancy with one baby
You are willing to wear a Garmin device
You are ~14-20 weeks pregnant, as confirmed by ultrasound or menstrual period

Not eligible if:

You have multiple gestation (after 14 weeks of gestation)
You have fetal major structural or chromosomal abnormality
You have renal disease (defined as Creatinine >1.5mg/dL)
You have a thyroid disease requiring medical treatment
You currently have or had a history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, or suspected fetal growth restriction

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Patricia Pagan Lassalle
ppagan@unc.edu
(984) 358-2068

Primary Visit Location

The UNC Family Medicine Center (UNC-Chapel Hill, Aycock Building)
590 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Secondary Visit Location

UNC Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Vilcom Center
55 Vilcom Center Dr Ste 300, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Patricia Pagan Lassalle
Epidemiology

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Blood Pressure
Heart and Circulation
Minority Health
Pregnancy
Women's Health

IRB Number

24-1618

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