State-level data resource to improve sexual and reproductive health care
Official title: Creating a state-level data resource to facilitate rigorous reproductive health research and interventions
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11345787 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A large federal grant will create an open, ongoing database and dashboard of state-level factors that influence sexual and reproductive health and maternal/child health care, to help researchers and policymakers improve services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 16, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $619,041 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD115716-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11345787 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Any individual seeking improved SRH care or guidance at clinics or through public health programs could benefit from data-driven improvements.
✕Less likely to help
People in settings with limited data infrastructure may experience slower direct benefits.
What this research studies
This project will build a longitudinal, open-access data resource that combines state data on provider practices, contraception access, and other SRH factors across all states and DC. Researchers will participate in a human-centered design to determine which variables matter most and how best to present them. The result will be a user-friendly online dashboard that makes complex data easy to explore, visualize, and apply to public health decisions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could see clearer guidelines and improved access to contraception and SRH services informed by real-world data.
How similar studies have gone: Other state-level data dashboards have shown promise in guiding policy and improving health outcomes, though this project emphasizes longitudinal, multi-state integration.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maslowsky, Julie M — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Maslowsky, Julie M
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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.