Monitoring health outcomes for pregnant women and newborns in Mississippi
Official title: DP21-001 Mississippi Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) - Component A
Funded at Mississippi State Department of Health · NIH-11063771 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making healthcare better for pregnant women and their babies in Mississippi by gathering information on their experiences before, during, and after pregnancy, so we can spot any new challenges and improve health outcomes for families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mississippi State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $175,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DP006585-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11063771 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women in Mississippi who have recently given birth.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or who have not recently given birth may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving healthcare delivery and health outcomes for pregnant women and newborns in Mississippi. It involves collecting and analyzing data on maternal behaviors and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy through a structured surveillance program. The Mississippi State Department of Health collaborates with the CDC to ensure that the data collected is scientifically robust and comparable to other regions. This initiative aims to identify emerging issues and enhance the understanding of maternal health in the state.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for pregnant women and their newborns in Mississippi.
How similar studies have gone: Similar surveillance programs in other states have shown success in improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Mississippi State Department of Health
Jackson, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Young, Dorthy — Mississippi State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Young, Dorthy
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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.