How state policies affect maternal health for immigrants
State factors and maternal health among immigrants
This study looks at how changes in health insurance policies affect the health of immigrant mothers and their babies before, during, and after pregnancy, especially for those who can’t get Medicaid, to help improve healthcare access for these families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Maryland, College Park NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11130237 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the health outcomes of immigrant mothers before, during, and after pregnancy, focusing on those who are not eligible for Medicaid. It aims to understand how recent changes in state policies that expand public insurance access impact maternal and infant health. By analyzing national Medicaid claims data, the research will compare health outcomes between different groups of mothers based on their insurance coverage. The goal is to identify disparities and improve healthcare access for immigrant populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are immigrant mothers, particularly those who are non-qualified immigrants and may face barriers to accessing healthcare services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not immigrants or those who do not have any pregnancy-related health concerns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal and infant health outcomes for immigrant families by informing policy changes that enhance access to healthcare services.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown that expanding access to healthcare for underserved populations can lead to significant improvements in health outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
College Park, United States
- Univ of Maryland, College Park — College Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Steenland, Maria Ward — Univ of Maryland, College Park
- Study coordinator: Steenland, Maria Ward
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.