Monitoring maternal behaviors and experiences during and after pregnancy in Oregon
DP21-001 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring Systems (PRAMS), Component A: Core Surveillance
This study is looking at the experiences and behaviors of moms in Oregon before, during, and right after pregnancy to help improve health programs for mothers and children, and it welcomes participation from people of all backgrounds.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Public Health Services NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11057495 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on collecting and analyzing data related to maternal behaviors and experiences before, during, and shortly after pregnancy in Oregon. It utilizes a comprehensive survey that emphasizes equitable data collection from diverse racial and ethnic groups, ensuring high-quality and representative results. The findings will inform public health programs and policies aimed at improving the health of mothers and children, as well as addressing emerging health issues. Participants may be re-interviewed when their child reaches three years old to gather longitudinal data.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women and new mothers residing in Oregon, particularly those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
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 maternal and child health outcomes through informed public health interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Similar surveillance systems have shown success in improving maternal and child health outcomes in other regions, indicating the potential effectiveness of this approach.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Public Health Services — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilcox, Cate S — Public Health Services
- Study coordinator: Wilcox, Cate S
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.