How state policies affect the health of mothers and children
State-level factors and maternal and child health outcomes
This project looks at how state policies about pregnancy termination might affect the health of mothers and children across the U.S.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11127609 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We are exploring how different state policies related to pregnancy termination influence the health of mothers and their children. This includes understanding which groups of people might be most affected and what factors could help reduce any negative consequences. By using advanced methods to look at legal information and health data, we aim to understand the broader public health impacts of these policies. This work is important because policies are changing rapidly, and we want to see how these changes connect to health outcomes for families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project does not involve direct patient participation but focuses on understanding health trends in women who have experienced pregnancy termination or continued their pregnancies.
Not a fit: Patients seeking direct medical treatment or intervention would not directly benefit from this policy-focused research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could help policymakers create better laws that support the health and well-being of mothers and children.
How similar studies have performed: While previous research focused on the legality of pregnancy termination, this project uses new methods to understand the public health impacts of policies that create barriers to care.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roberts, Sarah C.m. — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Roberts, Sarah C.m.
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.