Investigating how heat exposure affects pregnant women and their health
Effects of Heat Exposure on Maternal and Pregnancy Health: Understanding the Role of Social Determinants and Adaptive Behaviors
This study is looking at how really hot weather affects the health of pregnant women in Miami, focusing on how daily heat, social conditions, and coping strategies might influence their pregnancy outcomes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami Coral Gables NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10997949 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how extreme heat, exacerbated by climate change and urbanization, impacts the health of pregnant women in Miami. It aims to explore the relationship between daily heat exposure, social factors, and adaptive behaviors that may influence pregnancy outcomes. By using detailed local temperature assessments and examining social determinants of health, the study seeks to identify how these factors interact to affect maternal and pregnancy health. The research will involve a longitudinal pilot study within an established pregnancy cohort to gather comprehensive data on these interactions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women living in urban areas, particularly in Miami, who may be exposed to extreme heat.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those living in areas with minimal heat exposure may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for pregnant women by informing interventions that mitigate the effects of heat exposure.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown associations between heat exposure and adverse pregnancy outcomes, but this study aims to explore these interactions in a more localized context, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Coral Gables, United States
- University of Miami Coral Gables — Coral Gables, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ramirez, Jazmin — University of Miami Coral Gables
- Study coordinator: Ramirez, Jazmin
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.