Contraceptive decision support tool for postpartum women and child outcomes
Official title: A contraceptive decision support tool and maternal and child outcomes
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11569643 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A tablet-based decision tool helps postpartum women in Ghana choose contraception that fits their preferences, and follows families for two years to see how choices affect mothers and babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 3, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $230,064 |
| NIH project number | 3R01HD116796-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11569643 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Postpartum women in Ghana who are considering contraception and are able to engage with a tablet-based decision aid, followed for two years.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not experience a clear benefit if they do not choose to use contraception or if outcomes are unaffected by the tool.
What this research studies
This project will adapt an easy-to-use decision-support app for postpartum women and study how it influences their contraceptive choices and wellbeing over two years. Researchers will partner with institutions in Ghana to test whether the My Family Planning-Ghana tool improves autonomy in contraception, as well as maternal mental and physical health and infant outcomes. Participants will use the tool to explore medically appropriate contraceptive options and receive tailored information, with regular follow-ups to track outcomes. The study combines cross-national collaboration, mobile health technology, and patient-centered care to address unmet family planning needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the tool could help women in their postpartum period make informed contraceptive choices aligned with their preferences, improving health for mothers and babies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous similar decision-support tools have shown promise in supporting informed contraceptive choices and user engagement in some settings.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Compton, Sarah D — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Compton, Sarah D
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.