Improving maternal health and reducing disparities for Black women
PARITY: An integrated community care and strengths-based technology intervention to improve maternal wellness and reduce health disparities in Black women
This study is looking to help Black pregnant women by testing a new program that offers community support and mobile technology to improve their health and reduce the chances of needing a cesarean birth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Omaha, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10709664 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the high rates of maternal morbidity and mortality among Black women in the United States. It utilizes a strengths-based approach that emphasizes the protective assets within Black communities, integrating supportive care and a mobile technology intervention to enhance maternal wellness. The project will involve a randomized trial with 384 Black pregnant women to evaluate the effectiveness of the PARITY program in reducing cesarean births and improving health outcomes. Participants will receive community-centered solutions tailored to their needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black pregnant women who are at risk of maternal health complications.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Black or who are not currently pregnant may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve maternal health outcomes and reduce health disparities for Black women.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using community-centered approaches to improve health outcomes, making this a potentially impactful continuation of those efforts.
Where this research is happening
Omaha, United States
- University of Nebraska Medical Center — Omaha, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mollard, Elizabeth K — University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Mollard, Elizabeth K
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.