Surveying mothers about their experiences before and after pregnancy
DP21-001 Iowa Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Surveillance Project
This study is reaching out to moms a few months after having a baby to learn about their health and how they care for their little ones, so we can find ways to make things better for all moms and babies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Iowa State Dept of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Des Moines, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11057497 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research involves a survey conducted by the Iowa Department of Public Health to gather information from mothers 2-6 months after childbirth. The survey covers various topics related to pregnancy, including health behaviors, prenatal care, and infant care practices. If mothers do not respond to the mailed survey, they are contacted by phone for follow-up. The goal is to use the collected data to identify and address issues affecting maternal and infant health, particularly focusing on reducing disparities and improving health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are mothers who have recently given birth in Iowa.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recent mothers or who live outside of Iowa may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal and infant health outcomes in Iowa.
How similar studies have performed: Similar surveillance projects have shown success in improving maternal and infant health outcomes through data-driven interventions.
Where this research is happening
Des Moines, United States
- Iowa State Dept of Public Health — Des Moines, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pham, Jennifer — Iowa State Dept of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Pham, Jennifer
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.