Improving maternal health for Black women through community engagement.
NHLBI Community Engagement Technical Assistance Center (CETAC)
This study is all about helping Black women in the U.S. have healthier pregnancies by working with communities to understand and fix the issues that lead to serious health problems, like heart issues and mental health challenges, before, during, and after pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Westat, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10936881 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the rising rates of maternal morbidity and mortality among Black women in the United States, particularly related to cardiovascular conditions and mental health. It aims to engage communities to identify and tackle the underlying factors contributing to these health disparities, such as obesity, hypertension, and access to care. By implementing a community engagement model, the project seeks to enhance healthcare systems and improve health outcomes for women before, during, and after pregnancy. Patients may be involved in discussions and initiatives that directly impact their health and well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are Black women of reproductive age who may be affected by maternal health issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Black or who are not of reproductive age 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, reducing morbidity and mortality rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community engagement approaches to improve health outcomes, particularly in addressing health disparities.
Where this research is happening
Rockville, United States
- Westat, INC. — Rockville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baytop, Chanza — Westat, INC.
- Study coordinator: Baytop, Chanza
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.