Nevada Pregnancy and Infant Health Survey
Official title: Nevada Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System
Funded at Health and Human Services, Nevada Department of · NIH-11534251 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $175,000 |
| NIH project number | 6U01DP006587-05M002 |
| Project ID | NIH-11534251 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
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.
✕Less likely to help
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.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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
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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.