Monitoring maternal health and behaviors during and after pregnancy in the Northern Mariana Islands.
DP21-001 PRAMS COMMONWEALTH HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
This study is looking to understand the thoughts and experiences of moms in the Northern Mariana Islands before, during, and after pregnancy, so we can learn more about what affects the health of both mothers and their babies and improve support for families in the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saipan, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11057477 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research project focuses on the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (CNMI PRAMS), which aims to gather important data on maternal attitudes and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy. By implementing a population-based surveillance system, the project will identify maternal risk behaviors that could impact both maternal and infant health outcomes. The findings will help enhance understanding of these behaviors within the diverse population of the CNMI and inform public health practices and policies for maternal and child health programs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women and new mothers residing in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have recent experience with childbirth may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal and infant health outcomes through better-informed public health strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Similar surveillance systems have shown success in other regions, indicating the potential for valuable insights and improvements in maternal and infant health.
Where this research is happening
Saipan, United States
- Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation — Saipan, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pangelinan, Heather Santos — Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation
- Study coordinator: Pangelinan, Heather Santos
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.