Monitoring pregnancy risks in Puerto Rico
RFA-DP-21-001 DP006602 PUERTO RICO PREGNANCY RISK ASSESSMENT MONITORING SYSTEM COMPONENT A: CORE SURVEILLANCE
This study is looking to understand the health and experiences of women in Puerto Rico before, during, and after pregnancy, especially after disasters, so we can improve support and services for moms and babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Puerto Rico Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Juan, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11055272 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to gather data on the health status, attitudes, behaviors, and experiences of women before, during, and after pregnancy in Puerto Rico. By implementing a population-based surveillance system, the project will track maternal behaviors and emerging issues, especially in the context of post-disaster needs. The collected data will be analyzed to inform public health practices and improve services for women and infants, ultimately aiming to reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. The findings will be shared with public health officials to guide effective program development and evaluation.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include women who have recently given birth in Puerto Rico.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recent mothers or who do not reside in Puerto Rico may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and infants in Puerto Rico.
How similar studies have performed: Similar surveillance systems in other regions have shown success in improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
San Juan, United States
- Puerto Rico Department of Health — San Juan, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vargas, Manuel I. — Puerto Rico Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Vargas, Manuel I.
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.