Monitoring maternal health and behaviors during pregnancy in Connecticut
DP21-001 Component A (Core Surveillance): Connecticut Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
This study is reaching out to new moms in Connecticut to learn about their health and experiences during pregnancy, so we can better understand what helps or hinders healthy births and improve care for mothers and babies in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Connecticut State Dept of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hartford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11063085 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Connecticut Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) collects vital information about the health and experiences of mothers during pregnancy and shortly after childbirth. This project involves surveying a random sample of women who have recently given birth in Connecticut to understand their health behaviors and the factors that may affect birth outcomes. The data gathered will help identify health disparities and inform public health initiatives aimed at improving maternal and infant health in the state. The study employs a mixed-method approach, including mail questionnaires and follow-up telephone surveys to ensure comprehensive data collection.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are Connecticut residents who have given birth within the last 2-6 months.
Not a fit: Patients who are not residents of Connecticut or who have not recently given birth 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 targeted public health interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Similar surveillance systems have successfully informed public health strategies in other states, indicating the potential effectiveness of this approach.
Where this research is happening
Hartford, United States
- Connecticut State Dept of Public Health — Hartford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Morin, Jennifer — Connecticut State Dept of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Morin, Jennifer
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.