Improving care for pregnant women in rural and American Indian communities
Official title: Training Component
Funded at Avera Mckennan · NIH-10908744 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping researchers and community partners learn how to better support pregnant women in rural and American Indian communities by improving their understanding of the unique challenges these women face in getting care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Avera Mckennan NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Sioux Falls, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $339,241 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HD113179-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908744 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women residing in rural areas or American Indian communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or do not belong to rural or American Indian communities may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of investigators and community partners to improve care for pregnant women, particularly in rural and American Indian communities. It focuses on training activities that address the sociocultural, economic, and regulatory factors affecting healthcare access for these populations. By fostering cultural competency and research literacy, the project seeks to empower community partners and researchers to effectively address barriers to care. Additionally, it emphasizes mentorship and professional development to create a pipeline of researchers dedicated to maternal health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce pregnancy-associated mortality and morbidity among pregnant women in underserved communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving maternal health outcomes through community engagement and training initiatives, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Avera Mckennan
Sioux Falls, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Angal, Jyoti — Avera Mckennan
- Study coordinator: Angal, Jyoti
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.