Preventing infections in newborns in low-resource hospitals
Preventing antimicrobial resistance and infections in hospitalized neonates in low resource settings
This study is looking at ways to help keep newborns in hospitals safe from infections, especially in places where healthcare-related infections are common, by figuring out what puts them at risk and finding better ways to prevent these infections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10874598 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on reducing infections in hospitalized newborns, particularly in low and middle-income countries where healthcare-associated bloodstream infections are prevalent. It aims to identify risk factors for these infections and develop effective infection prevention and control strategies. The study involves collecting data from neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and analyzing the incidence of infections and antimicrobial resistance. By understanding these factors, the research seeks to improve the health outcomes of vulnerable newborns.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are newborns admitted to neonatal intensive care units, particularly those who are premature or critically ill.
Not a fit: Patients who are not hospitalized or those outside the neonatal age group may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce infection rates and improve survival rates for newborns in low-resource settings.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has highlighted the high incidence of infections in similar settings, indicating that addressing these issues could lead to meaningful improvements in neonatal care.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnson, Julia — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Johnson, Julia
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.