Improving community communication for better maternal and child health
Official title: Community Partners
Funded at Jackson State University · NIH-10908736 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways for community helpers and moms to talk to each other so that both mothers and their children can be healthier, and it includes creating a home visiting program that listens to what families need and builds trust in postpartum care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Jackson State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $44,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HD113238-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908736 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include mothers and families with children aged 0-11 years who are seeking support in postpartum healthcare.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not mothers or do not have children in the specified age range may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing communication between community partners and mothers to improve maternal and child health outcomes. It involves developing a community worker home visiting program that incorporates input from patients and community organizations. Additionally, the research evaluates a communication strategy aimed at increasing trust and engagement in postpartum healthcare. By fostering collaboration among healthcare, social work, and community support organizations, the project aims to address the needs of mothers and children effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal and child health outcomes through better community engagement and support.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-based approaches to improve health outcomes, indicating that this methodology is promising.
Where this research is happening
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Jackson State University
Jackson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shaw, Mary D — Jackson State University
- Study coordinator: Shaw, Mary D
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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.