Economic security laws and maternal health
Funded at Tulane University of Louisiana · NIH-11362154 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study exploring how economic support policies affect the mental health of women aged 18 to 45 before, during, and after pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project start | August 12, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $637,936 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD111444-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11362154 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Women aged 18-45 in the United States, particularly those navigating preconception to postpartum periods.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals outside the 18-45 age range or those not affected by public health policies may see little direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project looks at how state-level economic security laws relate to depression and stress among reproductive-age women from 2000 to 2023. It uses public health data to see how policies that influence finances and access to care relate to mental health across preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum periods. The aim is to understand which laws or combinations of laws help improve health and engagement with care for mothers and families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could guide policies that reduce maternal depression and improve access to care for families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows policy environments influence health behaviors, but this study tests specific economic laws’ effects on mental health over time.
Where this research is happening
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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hall, Kelli Stidham — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Hall, Kelli Stidham
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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.