Improving postpartum care to reduce maternal health inequities
Community Care Implementation to Reduce Maternal Health Inequities
This study is looking to improve care for new moms in the Mississippi Delta by offering home visits that provide personalized support for their health, mental well-being, and social needs, helping them and their babies thrive after childbirth.
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-10908734 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing postpartum care for women, particularly in the Mississippi Delta, where maternal health disparities are significant. It aims to implement a home visiting program that provides tailored support addressing clinical, mental health, and social needs of high-risk mothers. By utilizing evidence-based practices, the program seeks to improve maternal and newborn outcomes through a series of follow-up visits rather than a single appointment. The approach is designed to tackle the unique challenges faced by women in this region, including higher rates of postpartum depression and socioeconomic stressors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are high-risk pregnant women and new mothers living in the Mississippi Delta region.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in the postpartum period or those living outside the targeted geographic area may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a significant reduction in maternal mortality and morbidity rates, particularly among underserved populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that home visiting programs can improve maternal and newborn health outcomes, although this specific approach in the Mississippi Delta is novel.
Where this research is happening
Jackson, United States
- Jackson State University — Jackson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Polk, Dr Beryl — Jackson State University
- Study coordinator: Polk, Dr Beryl
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.