Rhode Island pregnancy and newborn health survey
DP21-001 Rhode Island Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
Collects information from Rhode Island mothers about health, behaviors, and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy to help reduce infant deaths and low birthweight.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island State Dept of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11534224 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Each month about 170 women who recently delivered in Rhode Island are randomly selected from birth records and mailed a questionnaire. Non‑respondents get follow-up mailings and may be contacted by phone or in person at WIC sites, and materials are provided in English and Spanish. The survey asks about maternal behaviors and experiences before, during, and shortly after pregnancy and the data are stratified by low versus normal birthweight. Results are used statewide to track trends and guide programs to improve infant and maternal health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Women who recently delivered a live infant in Rhode Island are the people who may be sampled and asked to complete the survey.
Not a fit: People who are not recent Rhode Island birthing parents or who do not respond to the survey will not be included and will not directly benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work can guide programs and policies that reduce infant mortality and low birthweight in Rhode Island.
How similar studies have performed: The PRAMS program is a longstanding CDC surveillance system used across states and has a history of informing effective public health actions.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Rhode Island State Dept of Health — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Viner-Brown, Samara I — Rhode Island State Dept of Health
- Study coordinator: Viner-Brown, Samara I
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.