Collecting data to improve maternal and infant health in Illinois
DP21-001 Component A Core Surveillance: Illinois Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) project to collect and analyze survey data to improve maternal and infant outcomes 2021-2026
This study is looking to improve the health of moms and their babies in Illinois by gathering information from women who have recently given birth, so we can better understand their experiences and make things better for future families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Illinois State Dept of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Springfield, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11055267 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes in Illinois by collecting and analyzing survey data from women who have recently given birth. The Illinois Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) will gather high-quality information on maternal behaviors and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy. By using a standardized protocol to sample women from vital records, the project seeks to understand the factors affecting maternal and infant health and inform public health policies and programs. The data collected will help identify areas for improvement and promote healthier behaviors among mothers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women who have recently given birth in Illinois.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recent mothers or who do not reside in Illinois may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in maternal and infant health outcomes in Illinois.
How similar studies have performed: Similar surveillance projects have successfully improved maternal and infant health outcomes in other states, indicating the potential effectiveness of this approach.
Where this research is happening
Springfield, United States
- Illinois State Dept of Public Health — Springfield, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Koechle, Jennifer — Illinois State Dept of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Koechle, Jennifer
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.