On behalf of the Doula Data Consortium, SisterWeb is excited to announce that findings from the 2023 Time Use Study, our latest research project, have just been released!
The Doula Data Consortium was formed on September 21, 2021 by SisterWeb in co-creation with HealthConnect One as a way to easily share research and help guide policy for community doulas across the nation.Focusing on culturally congruent support especially within Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities, the purpose of the 2023 Time Use Study was to better understand the multifaceted roles and time commitments of community-based doulas.This study addresses the lack of published data concerning the time allocation performed by community-based doulas, and provides valuable insights into activities beyond conventional direct client care. The findings from this study are a call to action for improved payment structures that reflect the invaluable contributions of community doulas.
Check out the links below to access more information and resources about the 2023 Time Use Study:
2023 Time Use Study Report: Read the research report highlighting key findings.
2023 Time Use Study Webinar: Hear from the Doula Data Consortium about their experiences participating in the study, research methods, and policy recommendations.
2023 Time Use Study Toolkit: Share social media messages and graphics to help you and those in your networks engage with study findings.
2023 Time Use Study Data: Explore study data.
We hope you find the findings as insightful and inspiring as we do.