How economic support affects birth outcomes for disadvantaged women
Official title: Economic security policy and birth outcomes among socio-economically disadvantaged women
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-11055339 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how different types of financial help, like cash and food support, can lead to healthier pregnancies for women who are struggling financially, especially by reducing low birth weight and preterm births.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | April 10, 2023 |
| Project end | February 28, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $321,774 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD107077-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11055339 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are socio-economically disadvantaged women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not socio-economically disadvantaged or who are not pregnant may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of economic security policies on birth outcomes, specifically focusing on low birth weight and preterm births among socio-economically disadvantaged women. It examines how various forms of financial assistance, such as cash benefits and food support, can improve maternal and fetal health. By analyzing data from a national longitudinal study, the research aims to identify which combinations of economic support are most effective in promoting healthier pregnancies. The findings could help shape policies to better support vulnerable populations during pregnancy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved birth outcomes for disadvantaged women, reducing rates of low birth weight and preterm births.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown positive effects of individual economic security policies on birth outcomes, suggesting that this approach could yield meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Reynolds, Megan — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Reynolds, Megan
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.