Helping low-income women navigate postpartum care
Patient navigation to improve outcomes among low-income women in the postpartum period
This study is looking to help low-income women during the important time after giving birth by providing support and guidance to make it easier for them to access healthcare services they need, like birth control and mental health check-ups.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10668971 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving health outcomes for low-income women during the postpartum period, often referred to as the 'fourth trimester.' It aims to implement a patient navigation program that provides support and guidance to women as they transition into motherhood. The program addresses barriers to healthcare access and aims to enhance the uptake of essential health services, such as contraception and mental health screenings. By evaluating the effectiveness of this intervention, the research seeks to identify ways to improve care for women during this critical time.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income women who have recently given birth and may face challenges accessing postpartum care.
Not a fit: Patients who are not low-income or who do not have recent childbirth experiences may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better health outcomes for low-income women and their families during the postpartum period.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that patient navigation programs can improve health outcomes in similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Northwestern University at Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yee, Lynn M — Northwestern University at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Yee, Lynn M
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.