Nevada Pregnancy and Infant Health Survey
Nevada Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System
Collects health and experience information from people who were pregnant in Nevada to learn why mothers and babies have worse outcomes and how to improve care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Health and Human Services, Nevada Department of NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Carson City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11534251 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project runs a statewide survey that asks people who recently had a baby about their prenatal care, delivery, and postnatal experiences. Responses are linked with birth records to monitor trends like prenatal care use, cesarean deliveries, low birth weight, and infant mortality, and to identify racial and regional disparities. Nevada health officials and partners use these data to guide programs, policies, and allocation of resources to better support pregnant people and infants. Participation typically involves completing a mailed, phone, or online questionnaire and may include permission to link answers with health records.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People who recently gave birth in Nevada or who were pregnant during the study period and are selected from state birth records are the intended participants.
Not a fit: People who do not live in Nevada, are not pregnant or postpartum, or are not selected in the sampled births would not be eligible to participate or directly benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the data could help Nevada develop programs and policies that reduce poor birth outcomes and improve maternal and infant health.
How similar studies have performed: PRAMS is a long-running CDC-supported program used in many states and has informed effective maternal and infant health policies and programs.
Where this research is happening
Carson City, United States
- Health and Human Services, Nevada Department of — Carson City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ives, Vickie — Health and Human Services, Nevada Department of
- Study coordinator: Ives, Vickie
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.