Monitoring maternal experiences and behaviors during pregnancy in Hawaii
DP21-001 Hawaii Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
This study is all about understanding the experiences of new moms in Hawaii to help improve the health of mothers and their babies, and it’s for any new mom who wants to share her thoughts and experiences during and after pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Hawaii State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Honolulu, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11052447 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Hawaii Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) is a program that collects and analyzes data on the experiences, attitudes, and behaviors of mothers before, during, and after pregnancy. By sending questionnaires to new mothers across Hawaii, the program aims to gather high-quality information that can help identify factors affecting maternal and infant health. The insights gained from this data will be used to inform public health programs and policies aimed at reducing infant mortality and improving maternal health. This initiative focuses on understanding and promoting healthy behaviors during pregnancy and early infancy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are new mothers residing in Hawaii who have recently given birth.
Not a fit: Patients who are not new mothers or who do not reside in Hawaii may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal and infant health outcomes in Hawaii.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs in other states have shown success in improving maternal and infant health outcomes through data-driven public health initiatives.
Where this research is happening
Honolulu, United States
- Hawaii State Department of Health — Honolulu, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shim, Matthew J — Hawaii State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Shim, Matthew J
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.