Collecting information to improve maternal and infant health in Montana
RFA-DP-21-001 Montana Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (MT PRAMS)
This study is reaching out to new moms in Montana to share their experiences with pregnancy and baby care through a friendly survey, so we can better understand their needs and improve health support for mothers and infants.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Montana State Dept/pub Hlth & Human Srvs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Helena, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11057478 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Montana Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (MT PRAMS) aims to enhance maternal and infant health by gathering detailed information about the experiences of mothers before, during, and after pregnancy. This project involves randomly selecting mothers who have recently given birth in Montana to participate in a survey that covers various health topics, including prenatal care and breastfeeding. The collected data will help identify at-risk populations and inform health programs and policies to reduce maternal and infant mortality. Participants will receive a paper survey, and if necessary, follow-up calls will be made to ensure comprehensive data collection.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are mothers who have recently given birth in Montana.
Not a fit: Patients who are not residents of Montana or who have not recently given birth 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 the well-being of mothers and infants in Montana.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs in other states have successfully improved maternal and infant health outcomes through targeted data collection and analysis.
Where this research is happening
Helena, United States
- Montana State Dept/pub Hlth & Human Srvs — Helena, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dobrinen, Erin — Montana State Dept/pub Hlth & Human Srvs
- Study coordinator: Dobrinen, Erin
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.