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A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing a Children's Book to Brochures for Safe Sleep Education in an At-Risk Population Enrolled in a Home Visitation Program
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Children's Book and Standard Brochures for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Completed, enrolled 282 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This randomized controlled trial compares a specially-designed children's book to standard brochures for safe sleep education and reduction of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) risk in a high-risk population of young, first-time mothers enrolled in a home visitation program. Roughly half of the mothers will receive safe sleep education via the book, the other half via brochures, during prescribed home visits. Our study will assess differences in safe sleep knowledge, adherence to recommendations, satisfaction with materials used, and attitudes towards reading with their baby. Our hypothesis is that these will be higher in the group receiving the book, due to simpler language, appealing illustrations, emotional connection, and repeated exposures via shared reading.
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A specially-designed, illustrated (full color) children's book written at a first-grade level, conveying American Academy of Pediatrics safe sleep guidelines through the story. Expanded guidelines are listed on the back cover, at a 4th grade reading level. This book will be exclusively used for safe sleep education at 3 study home visits: prenatal between 32 weeks and term, 1 week postnatal, and 2 months postnatal. The mother will be encouraged to share the book with her baby.
An assortment of standard safe sleep educational brochures provided by home visitors during prescribed home visits, covering various recommendations for safe sleep.