Surveying maternal behaviors and experiences during and after pregnancy
RFA-DP-21-001 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Grant
This study is looking for moms to share their health experiences before, during, and after pregnancy to help improve health programs and policies for mothers and babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arkansas State Department of Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11072954 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) collects important information from mothers about their health behaviors and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy. This ongoing survey aims to gather state-specific data that can help identify factors affecting maternal and infant health. By analyzing this data, the program seeks to inform healthcare providers and policymakers to improve maternal and child health outcomes and reduce infant mortality. Participants will contribute to a vital resource that can lead to better health programs and policies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are mothers who have recently given birth and are willing to share their experiences and health behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not mothers or who have not recently given birth may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for mothers and infants by informing better healthcare practices and policies.
How similar studies have performed: Similar surveillance systems have shown success in improving maternal and infant health outcomes by providing critical data for health interventions.
Where this research is happening
Little Rock, United States
- Arkansas State Department of Health — Little Rock, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: De Graft-Johnson, Letitia — Arkansas State Department of Health
- Study coordinator: De Graft-Johnson, Letitia
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.