Monitoring maternal health and behaviors in Kansas during and after pregnancy
DP21-001 Kansas PRAMS Project
This study is all about talking to new moms in Kansas to learn about their health and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy, so we can find ways to make things better for moms and babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kansas State Dept of Hlth and Environmnt NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Topeka, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11071933 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Kansas Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) is a collaborative effort with the CDC aimed at creating a comprehensive surveillance system that tracks maternal health, behaviors, and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy. This project involves collecting data from women who have recently given birth to understand their health and experiences, which can help identify emerging issues and improve maternal and child health outcomes. The data collected will be analyzed to inform public health practices and guide program development in Kansas. The project aims to ensure high-quality data that can be compared with other jurisdictions, ultimately leading to actionable insights for improving maternal and infant health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are women in Kansas who have recently given birth and can provide insights into their health and experiences during pregnancy.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recent mothers or those who do not reside in Kansas 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 public health initiatives and interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Similar surveillance systems have shown success in other states, indicating that this approach can effectively inform public health strategies.
Where this research is happening
Topeka, United States
- Kansas State Dept of Hlth and Environmnt — Topeka, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smith, Christina D — Kansas State Dept of Hlth and Environmnt
- Study coordinator: Smith, Christina D
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.