Monitoring maternal and child health behaviors in Tennessee
DP20-001 Tennessee Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
This study is looking to hear from moms in Tennessee who have recently had a baby, to learn about their experiences and health after giving birth, so we can help improve health programs for mothers and their little ones.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Tennessee State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11052445 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on collecting and analyzing data from mothers who have recently given birth in Tennessee, specifically those who are 2-6 months postpartum. Participants will be surveyed about their experiences and behaviors before, during, and after pregnancy through a questionnaire sent by mail, with follow-up phone calls for non-respondents. The goal is to monitor trends in maternal and child health indicators and use this information to inform health programs and policies aimed at improving health outcomes for women and infants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are mothers in Tennessee who have given birth within the last 2-6 months.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recent mothers or who live outside of Tennessee may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health policies and programs that enhance the well-being of mothers and their infants in Tennessee.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs in other states have successfully monitored maternal and child health, indicating that this approach is effective.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Tennessee State Department of Health — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kuzma, Lauren — Tennessee State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Kuzma, Lauren
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.