Surveying maternal behaviors and experiences during and after pregnancy
Official title: RFA-DP-21-001 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Grant
Funded at Arkansas State Department of Health · NIH-11072954 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $150,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DP006615-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11072954 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are mothers who have recently given birth and are willing to share their experiences and health behaviors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not mothers or who have not recently given birth may not receive any benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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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
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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.