Surveillance of maternal behaviors and experiences in Washington, D.C.
Official title: DP21-001 PRAMS DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Funded at Dc Department of Health · NIH-11057501 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the experiences of mothers in Washington, D.C. before, during, and right after pregnancy to help improve health programs and support, especially considering how COVID-19 has affected them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dc Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $175,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DP006610-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11057501 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women who have recently given birth in Washington, D.C.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not recent mothers or who do not reside in Washington, D.C. may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on collecting and analyzing data related to the behaviors and experiences of mothers before, during, and shortly after pregnancy in Washington, D.C. By randomly selecting mothers from the birth registration system, the project aims to gather timely and representative information that can inform health programs and policies. The study will also address emerging issues, such as the impact of COVID-19 on maternal health. The data collected will be shared with health authorities to enhance understanding and improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal and infant health programs and policies based on real-world data.
How similar studies have gone: Similar surveillance projects have successfully informed maternal and child health initiatives, indicating that this approach is effective.
Where this research is happening
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Dc Department of Health
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oandasan, Pamela — Dc Department of Health
- Study coordinator: Oandasan, Pamela
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.