Helping women with developmental disabilities make informed reproductive choices
Understanding and Supporting Reproductive Decisions Among Women with Developmental Disabilities that Affect Cognition
This study is all about helping women with developmental disabilities make informed choices about pregnancy by understanding their needs and challenges, so they can feel empowered and supported in their decision-making.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10900739 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the reproductive decision-making process among women with developmental disabilities that affect cognition. It aims to identify the specific needs and barriers these women face regarding pregnancy planning and to develop a decision support tool tailored to their unique circumstances. By engaging with this population, the research seeks to provide accessible information that empowers women to make informed choices about pregnancy. The ultimate goal is to improve maternal and child health outcomes for women with developmental disabilities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women with developmental disabilities that affect cognition who are considering pregnancy or are in need of reproductive health information.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have developmental disabilities or those who are not interested in pregnancy planning may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide women with developmental disabilities the tools and knowledge needed to make informed reproductive choices, potentially leading to better pregnancy outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically targeting this population, similar approaches in reproductive health decision-making have shown promise in other groups, indicating potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Horner-Johnson, Willi — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Horner-Johnson, Willi
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.