Improving maternal health for Marshallese women through group care and support
Exploring the Preliminary Efficacy of Centering Pregnancy with Care Navigation to Reduce Maternal Health Disparities among Marshallese Women
['FUNDING_R21'] · UNIV OF ARKANSAS FOR MED SCIS · NIH-10708990
This study is looking at how a special group prenatal care program can help improve the health of Marshallese women in the U.S. by providing them with support and education during pregnancy, aiming to reduce issues like preterm births and low birth weights.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIV OF ARKANSAS FOR MED SCIS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LITTLE ROCK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10708990 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how a group-based prenatal care program, known as Centering Pregnancy, combined with care navigation can improve health outcomes for Marshallese women in the United States. The program aims to address high rates of preterm births and low birth weights by providing consistent and supportive care throughout pregnancy. By facilitating better access to prenatal and postpartum services, the research seeks to reduce maternal and infant health disparities. Participants will engage in group sessions that promote education, social support, and health management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Marshallese women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and are at risk for poor maternal health outcomes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of Marshallese descent or those who do not meet the criteria for high-risk pregnancies may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to healthier pregnancies and improved birth outcomes for Marshallese women and their infants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that group-based prenatal care can improve health outcomes, but this specific approach with care navigation for Pacific Islanders is novel.
Where this research is happening
LITTLE ROCK, UNITED STATES
- UNIV OF ARKANSAS FOR MED SCIS — LITTLE ROCK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: AYERS, BRITNI LEE — UNIV OF ARKANSAS FOR MED SCIS
- Study coordinator: AYERS, BRITNI LEE
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.
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