Improving health outcomes for African American women and families
Official title: DP24-004, PRC Core: Dissemination and implementation of a community-driven approach to improve the health of women, infants, and families
Funded at University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-10874011 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to support African American women and birthing individuals during pregnancy and after, especially to help prevent serious health issues and ensure healthier babies, by working closely with the community to understand and tackle the challenges they face.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U48DP006793-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10874011 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include African American women and birthing individuals who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as African American or who are not in the reproductive age group may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing health disparities faced by African American women and birthing individuals, particularly concerning severe maternal morbidity, low birth weight infants, and hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. It aims to implement community-driven strategies that tackle social determinants of health, recognizing that factors like socioeconomic status significantly influence health outcomes. By engaging with community members and experts, the project seeks to develop effective prevention strategies that can positively impact health from pregnancy through early childhood and beyond.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for African American women and their families, reducing maternal morbidity and mortality rates.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-driven health interventions aimed at reducing health disparities, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Denson, Jill — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Denson, Jill
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.