Improving maternal health outcomes for women, especially Black women.
NHLBI Community Engagement Technical Assistance Center (CETAC)
This study is looking at ways to help improve the health of Black women during and after pregnancy by finding out what causes serious health problems and deaths, and it aims to create helpful solutions that doctors can use to support women before and between their pregnancies.
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-11087326 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the rising rates of maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States, particularly among Black women. It investigates the clinical causes of maternal death, such as cardiovascular conditions and mental health issues, and aims to identify effective interventions that can be implemented in primary care settings before and between pregnancies. The approach involves community engagement and collaboration with healthcare providers to enhance awareness and improve health outcomes for women. By understanding the complex factors affecting women's health, the research seeks to develop targeted strategies to reduce risks associated with pregnancy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women or women planning to become pregnant, particularly those from Black or other underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant, as well as those outside the targeted racial and ethnic groups, 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 and a reduction in maternal mortality rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community engagement approaches to improve health outcomes, particularly in maternal health, indicating that this strategy is promising.
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.