Overview
This study will take advantage of the open source framework of ResearchKit developed by Apple to bring research directly to participants. Using the ResearchKit platform as well as a stand alone app available for Android and HTML, it makes it easier to enroll large numbers of participants and carry out real-world health research to answer questions important to a broad population.
Description
- Eligibility determined, Individuals enrolled and consented to join study
- Short Intake Survey (demographic and baseline health information collected)
- Health History Survey (two days after participant enrolls in the study)
- Survey questions about current health and medical history will be sent to participants weekly. If participants had a prenatal visit during the week, a few additional questions will be asked.
- Twins / Multiples survey will begin appearing when a participant indicates they are having more than one baby
- Participants can submit home measurements of, weight and blood pressure as frequently as they want through HealthKit.
- Pregnancy outcome variables. (Miscarriage, stillbirth, birth of healthy baby, or pregnancy ended) will also be asked weekly.
- If the baby is born, questions about labor and delivery, as well as weight, size and birth date of the baby will be asked. A reminder to fill out the outcome survey will be given 4 weeks after a user's due date.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults, 16 years of age or older
- Pregnant women or within 8 weeks postpartum
- Currently live within the United States
- Own, and comfortable using, a smartphone or tablet
Exclusion Criteria:
• Inability to consent