How migration and social environments affect birth outcomes
Official title: Migration, Dynamic Social Environments, and Birth Outcomes
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-10916551 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how moving to a new place and the social environment can affect the health of pregnant women and their babies, especially focusing on issues like premature births and low birth weight, to help improve health support for moms, especially those who are immigrants.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $135,783 |
| NIH project number | 5K01HD103879-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10916551 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women, particularly immigrants, who may be affected by social and structural factors influencing their birth outcomes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or who do not have a connection to migration or social disadvantage may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between migration, social environments, and birth outcomes such as preterm birth and low birth weight. It aims to understand how structural factors, including migration policies and social stigma, influence maternal and fetal health. By utilizing a combination of epidemiological data, spatial analysis, and qualitative methods, the research seeks to uncover the pathways through which these factors impact pregnancy outcomes. The findings could provide insights into improving health policies for pregnant women, particularly those from immigrant backgrounds.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and infants by informing better health policies and interventions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown varying outcomes related to migration and birth outcomes, indicating that this area is both relevant and in need of further exploration.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Samari, Goleen — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Samari, Goleen
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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.