Improving maternal health in the Mississippi Delta region
Delta Mississippi Center of Excellence in Maternal Health
This study is working to improve the health and safety of new moms in the Mississippi Delta by creating a special center that offers support and home visits from friendly health workers, making sure that all women, no matter their background, get the care they need after giving birth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Jackson State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10908733 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the Mississippi Delta, particularly among women from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. It aims to establish a center dedicated to maternal health that will implement community-based interventions, including a home visiting program by trained community health workers and a communication strategy to enhance trust and engagement in postpartum care. By involving the community in the research process, the project seeks to create effective solutions tailored to the specific needs of women in this region.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women living in the Mississippi Delta region, particularly those who are pregnant or have recently given birth.
Not a fit: Patients who do not reside in the Mississippi Delta or who are not currently pregnant or postpartum may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce preventable maternal deaths and improve overall maternal health outcomes in the Mississippi Delta.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-based interventions can effectively improve maternal health outcomes, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
Jackson, United States
- Jackson State University — Jackson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shaw, Mary D — Jackson State University
- Study coordinator: Shaw, Mary D
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.