Monitoring maternal and child health in Florida
DP21-001 Florida Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System
This study is looking to understand how the choices and experiences of new moms in Florida can affect their health and their babies' health, so they can create better support and resources for families like yours.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11057479 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Florida Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) collects and analyzes data on maternal behaviors and experiences before, during, and shortly after pregnancy from women who have recently given birth in Florida. This project aims to improve health resources and programs for women and children by understanding the relationship between maternal behaviors and health outcomes. Participants will complete surveys that provide valuable insights into their experiences, which will be used to inform public health initiatives and policies. The project aligns with CDC protocols to ensure high-quality data collection and analysis.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are women in Florida who have recently experienced a live birth.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recent mothers or who live outside of Florida may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal and child health programs and resources in Florida.
How similar studies have performed: Similar surveillance systems have successfully improved maternal and child health outcomes in other states, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Tallahassee, United States
- Florida State Department of Health — Tallahassee, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lake-Burger, Heather — Florida State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Lake-Burger, Heather
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.