Improving maternal care in low-income countries
Official title: Caring for Providers to Improve Patient Experience (CPIPE) Study
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-10812987 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make pregnancy care better for moms in sub-Saharan Africa by training healthcare workers and providing support, so that both the caregivers and the mothers feel more supported and safe during pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $598,483 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD110370-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10812987 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women in low- and middle-income countries, particularly those from vulnerable socioeconomic backgrounds.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in high-income countries or those not experiencing disparities in maternal care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality of maternal care in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where pregnancy-related deaths are alarmingly high. It aims to improve person-centered maternal care (PCMC) by implementing a comprehensive intervention called CPIPE, which includes training healthcare providers, offering peer support, and engaging leadership. The approach addresses the stress and biases that healthcare providers face, which can negatively impact the care they provide to pregnant women. By focusing on these factors, the research seeks to create a more supportive environment for both providers and patients, ultimately improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce pregnancy-related deaths and improve the overall experience of childbirth for women in low-income countries.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that improving provider training and support can lead to better patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Afulani, Patience a — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Afulani, Patience a
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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.