Improving maternal health for Black women in the Gulf South
Southern Center for Maternal Health Equity -Training Component
This study is creating special training programs for new researchers to help improve maternal health, especially for Black communities in the Gulf South, by focusing on the social factors that affect pregnancy and birth, so they can work together to find better solutions for healthier outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tulane University of Louisiana NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Orleans, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10908681 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing innovative training programs for early career scholars to address severe maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly among Black populations in the Gulf South. It aims to create a perinatal research workforce equipped with health equity training to identify and tackle social determinants affecting maternal health. By emphasizing reproductive justice and birth equity, the project seeks to empower communities most impacted by these health disparities. The training component will foster collaboration and transdisciplinary approaches to develop sustainable solutions for improving maternal health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include Black women and other minoritized populations experiencing high rates of maternal morbidity and mortality.
Not a fit: Patients outside of the Gulf South region or those not identifying as part of the targeted populations may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in maternal health outcomes for Black women and other marginalized groups.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in addressing maternal health disparities through community-engaged approaches and health equity training.
Where this research is happening
New Orleans, United States
- Tulane University of Louisiana — New Orleans, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bazzano, Alessandra — Tulane University of Louisiana
- Study coordinator: Bazzano, Alessandra
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.