Empowering postpartum care in the Mississippi Delta
Official title: Empowering Women for Postpartum Care in the Mississippi Delta
Funded at Jackson State University · NIH-11408712 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multisector program helps pregnant and new mothers in the Mississippi Delta access and benefit from postpartum care through better information, trusted care coordination, and insured, affordable services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Jackson State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $861,777 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HD113238-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11408712 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Women in the Mississippi Delta who are pregnant or have recently given birth and face barriers to postpartum care.
✕Less likely to help
If barriers are not addressed or participation is not possible, some individuals may not experience improved access or outcomes.
What this research studies
This project partners with community health workers and clinicians to improve health literacy, communication, and navigation of postpartum care. It includes care coordination to get mothers to pre- and postnatal visits and efforts to simplify insurance and service access. The approach brings together healthcare providers, community resources, and families to address barriers like transportation, insurance, and literacy. If successful, it could help reduce postpartum complications and maternal mortality in a high-need region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could experience easier access to postpartum care, better understanding of their health, and fewer complications after birth.
How similar studies have gone: Prior multi-sector approaches have shown promise in improving care engagement in underserved communities, though results can vary by setting.
Where this research is happening
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Jackson State University
Jackson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shaw, Mary D — Jackson State University
- Study coordinator: Shaw, Mary D
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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.