Monitoring pregnancy risks to improve maternal and infant health in Louisiana
Louisiana Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System Application
This study is looking at how moms' health and behaviors during pregnancy and early babyhood can affect their little ones' health, and it's for anyone interested in improving care for mothers and infants in Louisiana.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana State Office of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11057493 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on collecting and analyzing data related to maternal behaviors and health during pregnancy and early infancy in Louisiana. By utilizing the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), the research aims to identify risk factors and behaviors that contribute to infant morbidity and mortality. The findings will be used to inform healthcare providers, policymakers, and public health leaders to develop targeted interventions and programs that support women and infants. The project emphasizes the importance of data-driven strategies to enhance health outcomes for mothers and their children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant women and new mothers in Louisiana who can provide insights into their health behaviors and experiences.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have infants may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and infants by informing better healthcare practices and policies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous applications of PRAMS in other states have shown success in guiding public health initiatives and improving maternal and infant health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Baton Rouge, United States
- Louisiana State Office of Public Health — Baton Rouge, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Majdoch, Rebecca — Louisiana State Office of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Majdoch, Rebecca
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.