How violence affects maternal health
Official title: Exposure to violence and maternal health
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10784371 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | R03 grant |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 26, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $172,476 |
| NIH project number | 1R03HD113833-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10784371 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women or new mothers living in areas affected by community-based violence.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in regions without exposure to violence or those not currently pregnant may not receive any benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Treleaven, Emily — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Treleaven, Emily
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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.