Alabama pregnancy and newborn health tracking
DP21-001 Alabama Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
This program asks Alabama mothers to complete a short survey after birth to track pregnancy and newborn health and experiences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Alabama State Dept of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Montgomery, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11534218 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You may be randomly selected from Alabama birth records and invited to complete a brief survey by mail, phone, or online about your health, behaviors, and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy. The project combines responses to produce representative, state-level information about maternal and infant health. Local public health analysts use the data to identify important issues, guide programs, and inform policies that affect pregnant people and babies in Alabama. Results are shared with health providers and community partners to help improve care and services.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People who recently gave birth in Alabama and appear on the state birth certificate registry are the intended participants.
Not a fit: People who did not deliver in Alabama or who are not recent mothers would not be eligible and are unlikely to benefit directly from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work can help shape better prenatal and postpartum programs, resources, and policies for Alabama mothers and infants.
How similar studies have performed: PRAMS is a long-running, CDC-supported state surveillance program used across the U.S. and has a track record of producing data that informed maternal and child health programs and policies.
Where this research is happening
Montgomery, United States
- Alabama State Dept of Public Health — Montgomery, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Feuser, Tim — Alabama State Dept of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Feuser, Tim
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.