Examining how urban/rural living and socioeconomic factors affect pregnancy-related high blood pressure conditions.
Official title: The Role of the Urban/Rural Divide and Socioeconomic Factors in the Incidence, Outcomes and Post-partum Care of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Funded at Mayo Clinic Rochester · NIH-11175767 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how where women live and their financial situation affect their experience with high blood pressure during pregnancy, and it aims to find ways to improve their health care and long-term well-being after giving birth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $502,069 |
| NIH project number | 1R56HL173775-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11175767 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women who have experienced hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, particularly those living in rural areas or from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced hypertensive disorders during pregnancy or those living in urban areas with adequate healthcare access may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the differences in how often and severely women experience hypertensive disorders during pregnancy based on where they live (urban vs. rural) and their socioeconomic status. It aims to identify barriers to postpartum care and long-term health outcomes for these women. By using a new measure of socioeconomic status, the study seeks to understand how these factors influence the incidence and complications of hypertensive disorders. The ultimate goal is to develop targeted strategies to improve cardiovascular health for women affected by these conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare strategies and support for women experiencing hypertensive disorders during and after pregnancy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that socioeconomic factors significantly impact health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Mayo Clinic Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kattah, Andrea G — Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Study coordinator: Kattah, Andrea G
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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.