Nebraska pregnancy experience and risk survey
Official title: DP21-001 Nebraska Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System
Funded at Nebraska St Dept of Health & Human Servs · NIH-11534269 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Collecting information from Nebraska mothers after birth about their pregnancy experiences, health behaviors, and care to help improve services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nebraska St Dept of Health & Human Servs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lincoln, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $175,000 |
| NIH project number | 6U01DP006630-05M002 |
| Project ID | NIH-11534269 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People who recently gave birth in Nebraska and are selected for the PRAMS sampling are the ideal participants.
✕Less likely to help
People who did not give birth in Nebraska or who are not recent postpartum individuals would not be eligible and are unlikely to directly benefit.
What this research studies
You may be invited to answer a short survey after your baby is born about your pregnancy, prenatal care, and early postpartum experiences. Your survey responses are combined with birth record information to give a fuller picture of maternal and infant health across Nebraska. The data are used by state public health programs to spot gaps, track trends, and plan services for pregnant and new mothers. Participation is voluntary and confidential and usually done by mail, phone, or online.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work can help Nebraska target services and policies to improve prenatal and postpartum care and reduce disparities in maternal and infant health.
How similar studies have gone: PRAMS is a long-established national surveillance system with many states using similar surveys to produce useful, actionable data on maternal and child health.
Where this research is happening
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Nebraska St Dept of Health & Human Servs
Lincoln, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Severe-Oforah, Jennifer — Nebraska St Dept of Health & Human Servs
- Study coordinator: Severe-Oforah, Jennifer
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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.