Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring (PRAMS) in West Virginia
Official title: DP21-001 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
Funded at West Virginia State Health Department · NIH-11534243 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Collects information from people who recently had a baby in West Virginia to learn about pregnancy and postpartum experiences and needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | West Virginia State Health Department NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $175,000 |
| NIH project number | 6U01DP006895-02M002 |
| Project ID | NIH-11534243 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People who recently delivered a live birth in West Virginia during the study period are the intended participants.
✕Less likely to help
People who are not recent parents in West Virginia or who prefer not to share their experiences are unlikely to be included or benefit directly.
What this research studies
You may be contacted after giving birth to answer a short survey about your pregnancy care, delivery, and life after the baby arrives. Questions often cover prenatal care, breastfeeding, mental health, substance use, and access to services. The program draws a sample from birth records and collects responses by mail or phone to get a broad picture of what new parents are experiencing across the state. Results are used by the health department to guide programs and supports for pregnant and postpartum people.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Could lead to better local programs, supports, and policies for pregnancy and postpartum care in West Virginia.
How similar studies have gone: PRAMS is a long-running, CDC-supported surveillance program used by many states and has repeatedly informed successful maternal and infant health programs.
Where this research is happening
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West Virginia State Health Department
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stover, Monica J — West Virginia State Health Department
- Study coordinator: Stover, Monica J
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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.