Collecting data to improve maternal and child health in Oklahoma
DP21-001 The Oklahoma Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
This study is reaching out to new moms in Oklahoma to learn about their experiences during and after pregnancy, so we can create better health programs to help both mothers and babies stay healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oklahoma State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oklahoma City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11063087 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Oklahoma Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) gathers important information from new mothers about their experiences during pregnancy and after childbirth. By contacting mothers two to six months after delivery, the program collects data through surveys to understand maternal behaviors and health indicators. This information is crucial for developing effective health programs and policies aimed at reducing complications and improving outcomes for mothers and infants in Oklahoma.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are new mothers in Oklahoma who have recently given birth.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recent mothers or who live outside of Oklahoma may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health programs and policies that significantly enhance maternal and infant health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs in other states have successfully improved maternal and child health outcomes through data collection and analysis.
Where this research is happening
Oklahoma City, United States
- Oklahoma State Department of Health — Oklahoma City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kunnel, Binitha — Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Kunnel, Binitha
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.