Improving health outcomes for women with pregnancy-related hypertension in Arkansas
DP24-004, PRC, Core: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Research Centers
This study is working to find new ways to help pregnant women in Arkansas who have high blood pressure, aiming to make sure they get the care they need and stay healthy, especially those who might not have easy access to healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10875219 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the rising maternal mortality rates in the United States, particularly due to hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. It aims to develop innovative strategies to reduce risks associated with hypertension and improve health outcomes for women in Arkansas, especially those with limited access to healthcare. The Arkansas Center for Women’s Health will assess the effectiveness and scalability of these strategies through community engagement and partnerships, ensuring that they are tailored to the needs of the population. By evaluating implementation outcomes, the project seeks to enhance public health practices and ultimately reduce health disparities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women in Arkansas who are experiencing hypertensive disorders during pregnancy and have limited access to healthcare resources.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have hypertensive disorders during pregnancy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower maternal mortality rates and improve the health of women experiencing hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in implementing community-based health interventions to reduce maternal mortality and improve outcomes for women with pregnancy-related conditions.
Where this research is happening
Little Rock, United States
- Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis — Little Rock, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nembhard, Wendy N — Univ of Arkansas for Med Scis
- Study coordinator: Nembhard, Wendy N
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.