Hawaii pregnancy health and experience survey
DP21-001 Hawaii Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
Collects information from new mothers in Hawaii about health, behaviors, and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy to help improve infant and maternal health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hawaii State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Honolulu, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11534253 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If I recently had a baby in Hawaii, I might get a questionnaire in the mail asking about my health, pregnancy experiences, and baby care during the first few months after delivery. About 200 new mothers per month across Hawaii's islands are selected from birth records to provide population-level information. The program analyzes these responses to track issues like low birthweight, infant deaths, and maternal behaviors over time. Results are shared with health programs and the public to guide policies and education that support healthier pregnancies and infants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Women who recently gave birth in Hawaii and are identified from state birth records are the intended participants.
Not a fit: People who are not recent mothers, live outside Hawaii, or seek direct individual medical treatment are unlikely to benefit directly from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could help shape programs and policies that reduce infant deaths, lower rates of low birthweight, and improve maternal health across Hawaii.
How similar studies have performed: PRAMS is a long-running CDC-supported surveillance program used in many states and has helped guide successful maternal and child health policies.
Where this research is happening
Honolulu, United States
- Hawaii State Department of Health — Honolulu, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shim, Matthew J — Hawaii State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Shim, Matthew J
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 below.