Monitoring maternal and infant health in Missouri
DP21-001 COMPONENT A - MISSOURI PREGNANCY RISK ASSESSMENT MONITORING SYSTEM
This study is looking at the experiences of mothers in Missouri before, during, and after pregnancy to help identify those who might be at higher risk and to track changes in health for both moms and babies, all to improve health outcomes for families in the state.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jefferson City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11072945 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the Pregnancy Risk Assessment and Monitoring System (PRAMS) in Missouri, which collects vital data on maternal experiences and behaviors before, during, and shortly after pregnancy. By surveying a stratified sample of women who have delivered live births, the program aims to identify high-risk groups and monitor changes in health status among mothers and infants. The data collected is crucial for understanding emerging health issues and measuring progress in improving maternal and infant health outcomes in the state.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include women who are pregnant or have recently given birth in Missouri.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or have not recently given birth may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health interventions for mothers and infants, ultimately reducing risks associated with pregnancy and childbirth.
How similar studies have performed: Similar surveillance systems have shown success in improving maternal and infant health outcomes in other states, indicating the potential effectiveness of this approach.
Where this research is happening
Jefferson City, United States
- Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv — Jefferson City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Garikapaty, Venkata Phani Sekhar — Missouri State Dept/ Health & Senior Srv
- Study coordinator: Garikapaty, Venkata Phani Sekhar
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.