Improving how maternal health research addresses intimate partner violence.
Bridging Research Gaps: Building Capacity for Measuring and Addressing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Maternal Health Research
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · NIH-10993895
This study is creating a helpful training program for researchers to better understand and measure how intimate partner violence affects mothers, with the goal of improving health outcomes for women during pregnancy and after childbirth.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10993895 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing maternal health research by addressing the critical issue of intimate partner violence (IPV), which significantly affects maternal mortality rates. The project aims to develop a comprehensive educational program for researchers, equipping them with the necessary skills to measure and analyze IPV effectively. Utilizing a structured instructional design model, the program will include webinars and resource toolkits that cover the impact of IPV, measurement tools, data analysis, and cultural safety considerations. By improving the understanding and measurement of IPV in maternal health, the research seeks to foster better outcomes for affected populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant individuals, particularly those from vulnerable populations such as Black and adolescent women who may be at higher risk for IPV.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have a history of intimate partner violence may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal health outcomes by effectively addressing the impact of intimate partner violence.
How similar studies have performed: While the intersection of IPV and maternal health is increasingly recognized, this approach to systematically educate researchers on measuring IPV in this context is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES
- UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL — CHAPEL HILL, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WILLIAMS, JESSICA ROBERTS — UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL
- Study coordinator: WILLIAMS, JESSICA ROBERTS
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.