Improving women's health by addressing maternal morbidity and mortality
NHLBI Community Engagement Technical Assistance Center (CETAC)
This study is looking at ways to improve the health of mothers in the U.S., especially for women from different backgrounds, by understanding the reasons behind serious health issues during and after pregnancy and finding better ways to manage conditions like obesity and high blood pressure before and between 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-10258683 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and addressing the rising rates of maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States, particularly among diverse racial and ethnic groups. It investigates the clinical causes of maternal death, such as cardiovascular conditions and mental health issues, and explores how factors like obesity and hypertension can be managed in primary care settings before and between pregnancies. The approach involves community engagement and collaboration with healthcare systems to implement effective interventions that can improve health outcomes for women. By utilizing life course theory, the research aims to recognize and address the complex interactions affecting women's health throughout their lives.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include women of childbearing age, particularly those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who may be at higher risk for maternal health complications.
Not a fit: Patients who are not of childbearing age or those who do not have any risk factors associated with maternal morbidity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant improvements in maternal health outcomes and reduce the rates of morbidity and mortality among women.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in addressing maternal health issues through community engagement and targeted interventions, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
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.