Kansas pregnancy and postpartum health survey
Kansas PRAMS Project
This program collects health and experience information from Kansas women before, during, and after pregnancy to help improve care for mothers and babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kansas State Dept of Hlth and Environmnt NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Topeka, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11534262 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You may be contacted after a recent live birth to answer questions about your health, behaviors, and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy. The project uses CDC PRAMS methods to gather population-based, state-level data from women with recent live births across Kansas. State health staff analyze the data and share findings with public health partners to guide programs and services. Participation is voluntary and helps shape actions to reduce maternal and infant health problems.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are women who recently had a live birth in Kansas, including those from diverse communities and those who experienced pregnancy challenges.
Not a fit: People who are not recent mothers or who live outside Kansas are unlikely to be included or directly affected by this surveillance effort.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could help Kansas health officials design programs that reduce maternal and infant complications and improve support for new mothers.
How similar studies have performed: This is part of the CDC PRAMS program used nationwide for decades, and similar state PRAMS data have informed effective maternal-child health programs.
Where this research is happening
Topeka, United States
- Kansas State Dept of Hlth and Environmnt — Topeka, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smith, Christina D — Kansas State Dept of Hlth and Environmnt
- Study coordinator: Smith, Christina 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.