Monitoring maternal experiences and behaviors during pregnancy in New York City
Component A: New York City Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, a surveillance system of maternal experiences and behaviors around the time of pregnancy to inform local programs and policies
This study is looking for new moms in New York City to share their experiences during pregnancy to help understand what affects the health of mothers and babies, and participants will get a little reward for their time!
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York City Health/mental Hygiene NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11051099 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research involves the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), which collects data on maternal experiences and behaviors around the time of pregnancy in New York City. Each month, approximately 180 women who recently gave birth will be randomly selected to participate in a survey that aims to identify factors affecting maternal and infant health. The survey will gather information on various aspects of pregnancy and will be linked to birth certificate data to provide a comprehensive view of maternal health. Participants will receive a small incentive for their involvement, and the survey will be available in multiple languages to ensure accessibility.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are women who have recently given birth in New York City, particularly those who may have experienced low birthweight pregnancies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recent mothers or who did not give birth in New York City may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal and infant health outcomes by informing local health programs and policies.
How similar studies have performed: Similar surveillance systems have shown success in identifying health disparities and informing public health interventions, indicating that this approach is both tested and valuable.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York City Health/mental Hygiene — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Searing, Hannah — New York City Health/mental Hygiene
- Study coordinator: Searing, Hannah
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.