Postpartum home visiting program to support high-risk new mothers in the Mississippi Delta
Community Care Implementation to Reduce Maternal Health Disparities
Tailored home visits after childbirth to help high-risk new mothers in the Mississippi Delta with medical care, mental health, and social support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Jackson State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jackson, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11177861 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
You would receive a series of postpartum home visits tailored to your needs, including medical check-ups, mental health screening, and help connecting to social services. The program targets high-risk mothers in the Mississippi Delta and is adapted to the local financial and emotional stressors many women face. It builds on evidence-based home visiting models and adds active follow-up over time instead of a single postpartum visit. Participation is delivered through community-based outreach tied to Jackson State University.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are high-risk postpartum women living in the Mississippi Delta who face financial or emotional stressors or show signs of postpartum depression.
Not a fit: Women who are not in the postpartum period, live outside the Mississippi Delta, or have low medical and social risk are unlikely to be eligible or benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lower postpartum complications and improve recovery, mental health, and access to social supports for new mothers.
How similar studies have performed: Home visiting programs have improved maternal and newborn outcomes in other settings, but they have not yet shown clear reductions in maternal mortality or racial disparities in the Mississippi Delta.
Where this research is happening
Jackson, United States
- Jackson State University — Jackson, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shaw, Mary D — Jackson State University
- Study coordinator: Shaw, Mary D
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.