Michigan pregnancy and new-mother health survey
RFA-DP-21-001 DP006592 Component A - Michigan Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System
This project asks Michigan mothers who had a recent live birth about their health, experiences, and supports before, during, and after pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Michigan State Department of Health and Human Services NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lansing, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11534236 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you had a baby in Michigan, you might be contacted by mail or phone to answer questions about your pregnancy and postpartum health. The project selects mothers each year from birth records and intentionally invites more women who had low-birth-weight infants, identify as African American, or live in Southeast Michigan so their experiences are well represented. Questions cover health behaviors, access to care, stressors, and supports before, during, and after pregnancy. The information is used by state health officials to track problems, spot disparities, and plan programs to improve mothers' and babies' health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Women who gave birth to a live infant in Michigan during the selected calendar year, especially those with low-birth-weight infants, who identify as African American, or who lived in Southeast Michigan.
Not a fit: People who did not have a live birth in Michigan during the sampling year or who live outside Michigan are not eligible and would not benefit from direct participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: The findings could help shape programs and policies to improve maternal and infant health in Michigan.
How similar studies have performed: Similar PRAMS surveys have been used for decades across many states to reliably track maternal behaviors and inform public-health actions, so this approach is well established.
Where this research is happening
Lansing, United States
- Michigan State Department of Health and Human Services — Lansing, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fussman, Chris — Michigan State Department of Health and Human Services
- Study coordinator: Fussman, Chris
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.