Monitoring pregnancy risks in Kentucky.

DP21-001 Kentucky Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring SystemApplication for Core PRAMS funding RFA-DP-21-001

NIH-funded research Ky St Cabinet/health/family Services · NIH-11052441

This study is all about helping moms in Kentucky by collecting information about their pregnancy experiences to find out what can be improved for better health for both mothers and babies.

Quick facts

Grant typeU01 cooperative agreement
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionKy St Cabinet/health/family Services NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Frankfort, United States)
Project IDNIH-11052441 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This project aims to enhance the surveillance of pregnancy-related risks in Kentucky through the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). The Kentucky Department for Public Health will collect and analyze data from mothers to better understand the factors affecting maternal and infant health. By gathering information on pregnancy experiences, the research seeks to identify trends and areas needing improvement in maternal care. This approach will involve surveys and data analysis to inform public health strategies and interventions.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women in Kentucky who are willing to share their experiences and health information.

Not a fit: Patients outside of Kentucky or those who are not currently pregnant may not receive any benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal and infant health outcomes in Kentucky.

How similar studies have performed: Similar surveillance systems have shown success in other states, indicating that this approach can effectively improve maternal health outcomes.

Where this research is happening

Frankfort, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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