How violence affects maternal health

Exposure to violence and maternal health

['FUNDING_R03'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-10784371

This study looks at how violence in communities affects the health of pregnant women living near conflict areas, aiming to understand how it makes it harder for them to get the care they need during pregnancy and childbirth, so we can find ways to improve healthcare for those who need it most.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_R03']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded)
Locations1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10784371 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates the impact of community-based violence on maternal health outcomes, particularly focusing on women living near conflict zones. It aims to understand how the timing, location, and intensity of violence disrupt access to health services like antenatal care and facility delivery. By analyzing data from a cluster-randomized controlled trial and combining it with health facility records and survey data, the study seeks to uncover the mechanisms behind disparities in maternal and newborn health. This comprehensive approach will help identify vulnerable populations and inform better healthcare delivery in affected areas.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women or new mothers living in areas affected by community-based violence.

Not a fit: Patients living in regions without exposure to violence or those not currently pregnant may not receive any benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal health outcomes and more effective healthcare delivery for women in violent communities.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the effects of violence on health can lead to significant improvements in healthcare delivery and outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.

Where this research is happening

ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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