Exploring the impact of gendered racism on high-risk pregnancies in Black women
Official title: Gendered Racism Profiles, Resilience, and High-Risk Pregnancies Among Black Women
Funded at Duke University · NIH-10885932 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how experiences of racism and sexism can impact the health of Black women during pregnancy, focusing on issues like gestational diabetes and high blood pressure, and it aims to find ways that support from family and personal strength can help improve their health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $44,603 |
| NIH project number | 5F31MD018916-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10885932 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black women who have experienced at least one pregnancy and may have faced gendered racism.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Black women or who have not been pregnant may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how experiences of gendered racism affect the health outcomes of Black women during pregnancy. It aims to understand the relationship between chronic stressors, such as racism and sexism, and the prevalence of high-risk pregnancy conditions like gestational diabetes and hypertension. By analyzing data from a large national study, the research will explore the role of psychological resilience and family support in mitigating these risks. The goal is to provide insights that could lead to improved health strategies for Black women during pregnancy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better health outcomes and targeted interventions for Black women experiencing high-risk pregnancies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has highlighted the impact of social determinants on health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Duke University
Durham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jaynes, Shewit — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Jaynes, Shewit
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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.