How housing instability and neighborhood conditions affect maternal health
Official title: The effect of HOusing instability and neighborhood deprivation on Maternal hEalth-HOME
Funded at Medical College of Wisconsin · NIH-10908685 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how having a stable home and living in a good neighborhood affects the health of pregnant Black individuals, especially since they often face challenges during pregnancy; the goal is to find ways to improve their living situations and health outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical College of Wisconsin NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Milwaukee, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $750,152 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HD113408-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908685 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are low-income pregnant individuals, particularly those from Black communities in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not experience housing instability may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of housing instability and neighborhood deprivation on the health of pregnant individuals, particularly focusing on Black birthing people who face significant disparities in pregnancy outcomes. The study aims to understand how various personal and community factors contribute to housing stability among low-income pregnant individuals. By examining these relationships, the research seeks to identify ways to improve housing conditions and, consequently, maternal health outcomes. The findings could inform policies aimed at reducing health disparities related to pregnancy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal health outcomes and reduced disparities for pregnant individuals facing housing instability.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that addressing social determinants of health, such as housing stability, can significantly improve health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dickson-Gomez, Julia B — Medical College of Wisconsin
- Study coordinator: Dickson-Gomez, Julia B
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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.