Monitoring pregnancy risks in Washington State
RFA-DP-22-001 DP006601 Component A - Core Surveillance - Washington Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) RFA-DP-16-001
This study is reaching out to new moms in Washington to learn about their experiences and health, so we can make things better for mothers and their babies, especially those from different backgrounds.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tumwater, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11052442 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Washington Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) collects data from recent mothers to understand and improve the health of women and infants in Washington State. Each year, approximately 2,000 mothers are surveyed using a combination of mailed questionnaires and follow-up phone calls to ensure comprehensive participation. The data gathered will be analyzed and used to inform public health policies and programs aimed at reducing health issues among mothers and their babies. This initiative focuses on understanding the diverse experiences of mothers across different racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are recent mothers living in Washington State who have given birth within the past year.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recent mothers or who reside outside of Washington State 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 through targeted public health interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Similar programs in other states have successfully improved maternal and infant health outcomes through data-driven public health initiatives.
Where this research is happening
Tumwater, United States
- Washington State Department of Health — Tumwater, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Skiles, Martha — Washington State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Skiles, Martha
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.