Partner Opportunity: ACTT Workshop Study for Black Pregnant Women
- Tamara Allen
- 11 hours ago
- 2 min read
In collaboration with the Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood, we’re helping connect eligible participants to a virtual ACTT Workshop study supporting empowerment in prenatal care.
At People Empowering People for Inclusion Now (PEP!IN), we are committed to supporting partners who are advancing maternal health, safety, and equity — especially for Black women and birthing people who continue to face unacceptable disparities in care and outcomes.
We are honored to help share this opportunity from our partner network, including S.A.F.E. and the Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood (BCFSM).
BCFSM and Capella University doctoral candidate Lisa Cohn are inviting Black pregnant women to participate in a research study that explores how the ACTT Workshop experience may help improve communication during prenatal care.
The ACTT Workshop is a 90-minute, virtual, interactive session designed to help participants:
A — Ask questions until they understand the answers
C — Claim their space in healthcare settings
T — Trust their bodies and what they feel
T — Tell their stories and experiences in their own voices
This study aims to understand how this experience may empower pregnant Black women to advocate for themselves, communicate effectively with providers, and feel more confident navigating their care.
Who is Eligible?
Volunteers are invited to participate if they:
Identify as Black women
Are currently pregnant (14–26 weeks)
Are receiving prenatal care
Are 18–45 years old
Can read and write in English
Time Commitment & Appreciation
Participants will complete:
One 90-minute virtual ACTT workshop
Surveys over a 6–8 week period
Total estimated participation time: about 2.5 hours
Participants will receive $100 as a thank-you for their time.
All workshops and surveys are conducted online. Personal information is kept confidential.
How to Refer Someone or Sign Up
If you or someone you know may be interested — or if you’d like IRB documentation or additional details — please contact:
Lisa Cohn, M.S.
📞 914-552-0426.
Black Coalition for Safe Motherhood
We are grateful to our partners whose work centers trust, advocacy, and safety in maternal health, and to the Black women whose lived experiences and voices continue to shape a better future for care.
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