A group program to improve prenatal care for Marshallese women
Exploring the Feasibility of a Group Prenatal Program, Kommour Prenatal, to Reduce Maternal and Infant Health Disparities among Marshallese Women
This study is looking at a special group prenatal program called Kommour Prenatal, which helps Marshallese women during pregnancy by offering support and education that fits their culture, with the goal of improving health for both moms and babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11170307 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a group prenatal program called Kommour Prenatal, specifically designed to address and reduce health disparities faced by Marshallese women during pregnancy. The program aims to provide culturally tailored interventions that focus on improving maternal and infant health outcomes. By implementing this program, the research will assess its feasibility and effectiveness in a community setting, with a focus on addressing issues such as cesarean deliveries and childhood obesity. Participants will engage in group sessions that offer support, education, and resources tailored to their cultural needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant Marshallese women living in Arkansas.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of Marshallese descent or who are not currently pregnant may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal and infant health outcomes for Marshallese women and their children.
How similar studies have performed: Similar culturally tailored interventions have shown promise in improving health outcomes in diverse populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Little Rock, United States
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst — Little Rock, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ayers, Britni Lee — Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst
- Study coordinator: Ayers, Britni Lee
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.