Improving maternal health for African-American women through community interventions
Meeting women where they are: Multilevel intervention addressing racial disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality
This study is working to improve the health and safety of African-American women during and after pregnancy in Michigan by making it easier for them to get care and by helping healthcare providers understand their needs better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10832015 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to tackle the high rates of severe maternal morbidity and mortality among African-American women in Michigan by implementing a multilevel intervention. The approach includes enhancing access to prenatal and postnatal care through telehealth and flexible scheduling, as well as addressing biases within healthcare providers. The interventions are developed in collaboration with community members and health professionals to ensure they meet the specific needs of the target population. By focusing on both community and provider levels, the research seeks to create a supportive environment for African-American women during pregnancy and postpartum.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African-American women who are pregnant or recently postpartum and reside in Genesee or Kent County, Michigan.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in the targeted counties or who are not African-American may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce maternal health disparities and improve outcomes for African-American women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-based interventions can effectively improve maternal health outcomes, particularly when tailored to the needs of minority populations.
Where this research is happening
East Lansing, United States
- Michigan State University — East Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnson, Jennifer E — Michigan State University
- Study coordinator: Johnson, Jennifer E
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.