Effects of COVID-19 on pregnancy and maternal health outcomes
Official title: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, SARS-CoV-2 infection and social determinants of health on pregnancy complications, birth outcomes and post-pregnancy maternal cardiovascular and mortality outcomes
Funded at Medical University of South Carolina · NIH-10817936 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how COVID-19 and the virus that causes it have impacted pregnancy and the health of mothers and babies, especially considering the challenges some people face in getting good healthcare during the pandemic.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $481,842 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL163963-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10817936 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant individuals who have been infected with SARS-CoV-2 or are affected by social determinants of health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or those who have not been affected by COVID-19 may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic and SARS-CoV-2 infection affect pregnancy complications and outcomes for both mothers and infants. It focuses on understanding the role of social determinants of health and healthcare disparities that have been exacerbated by the pandemic. The study will analyze data on maternal cardiovascular health, pregnancy complications like pre-eclampsia, and adverse birth outcomes such as preterm birth. By examining these factors, the research aims to provide insights into improving maternal and infant health during and after the pandemic.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare strategies and interventions that enhance maternal and infant health outcomes during and after pregnancy.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown that understanding the impacts of infectious diseases on pregnancy can lead to significant improvements in maternal and infant health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Malek, Angela M — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Malek, Angela M
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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.