Pregnancy and new baby health survey in the Northern Mariana Islands
DP21-001 CNMI PRAMS
This project collects short surveys from new mothers in the Northern Mariana Islands to learn about pregnancy behaviors and early baby health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saipan, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11534227 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you are a new mother in the CNMI, you may be invited to complete a short survey about your experiences before, during, and after pregnancy. The program will use population-based surveys linked with birth records over a five-year period to track behaviors such as prenatal care, smoking, and infant feeding. Local health officials and the CDC will follow a set protocol to collect, store, and analyze responses to monitor maternal and infant health indicators over time. Findings will be used to guide local health programs and policies to better support mothers and babies in the territory.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People who gave birth while living in the Northern Mariana Islands during the surveillance period, especially those willing to complete a postpartum questionnaire, are the ideal participants.
Not a fit: People who did not live in or give birth in the CNMI, or who are not recently postpartum, would not be eligible and are unlikely to receive direct benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: The information could help local clinics and public health programs target services and reduce problems like low birthweight, early delivery, and infant health complications.
How similar studies have performed: PRAMS is a long-running CDC surveillance program used successfully in many states and territories to track maternal behaviors and inform health programs.
Where this research is happening
Saipan, United States
- Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation — Saipan, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pangelinan, Heather Santos — Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation
- Study coordinator: Pangelinan, Heather Santos
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.