Improving health data for Alabama mothers and infants
DP21-001 Alabama Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
This study is reaching out to moms in Alabama to learn about their experiences before, during, and after pregnancy, so we can improve health for both mothers and babies in the state.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Alabama State Dept of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Montgomery, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11063088 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Alabama Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) aims to gather and analyze data from mothers in Alabama to enhance maternal and infant health. By sending surveys to a sample of mothers selected from the state birth certificate registry, the project collects vital information about their experiences and behaviors before, during, and after pregnancy. This data is crucial for informing public health policies and practices, ultimately leading to better health outcomes for mothers and infants in the state.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are mothers who have recently given birth in Alabama.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recent mothers or who reside outside of Alabama may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health policies and programs that enhance the well-being of mothers and infants in Alabama.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives in other states have successfully improved maternal and infant health outcomes through data-driven public health strategies.
Where this research is happening
Montgomery, United States
- Alabama State Dept of Public Health — Montgomery, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Feuser, Tim — Alabama State Dept of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Feuser, Tim
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.