Helping incarcerated women reduce substance use before pregnancy
A Preconception Health Intervention to Reduce Substance Exposed Pregnancies among Incarcerated Women
This study is all about helping women in jail learn how to manage their substance use before they get pregnant, so they can have healthier pregnancies and better outcomes for themselves and their future kids.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Saint Louis University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11037950 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a health intervention aimed at incarcerated women to reduce the risk of substance-exposed pregnancies. It addresses the critical need for preconception care by providing education and support to help women manage substance use before they conceive. The approach includes behavioral interventions that target alcohol and drug cessation, aiming to improve health outcomes for both mothers and their future children. By focusing on women in jail, the research seeks to prevent the cycle of substance use and adverse birth outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are incarcerated women who are at risk of substance use and are planning to conceive.
Not a fit: Patients who are not incarcerated or those who are not at risk of substance use may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to healthier pregnancies and improved outcomes for children born to women with a history of substance use.
How similar studies have performed: While interventions for preconception care focusing on alcohol and tobacco cessation have shown success, this specific approach targeting illicit substance use is novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Saint Louis University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bello Kottenstette, Jennifer — Saint Louis University
- Study coordinator: Bello Kottenstette, Jennifer
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.