Surveying mothers in Alaska about their pregnancy experiences
DP21-001 Alaska Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
This study is reaching out to new moms in Alaska to learn about their experiences before, during, and after pregnancy, so we can better support maternal and baby health and help reduce issues like low birth weight and infant mortality.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Alaska State Department of Hlth-Soc Svcs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Juneau, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11063084 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Alaska Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) collects important information from mothers of newborns through surveys to understand their experiences and attitudes before, during, and after pregnancy. This ongoing project aims to gather state-specific data that can help improve maternal and infant health by identifying behaviors that may affect pregnancy outcomes. Participants receive a mailed survey, and those who do not respond are followed up with phone calls to ensure comprehensive data collection. The insights gained from this research will be used to inform public health programs and policies aimed at reducing infant mortality and low birth weight.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are mothers of newborns living in Alaska.
Not a fit: Patients who are not mothers or who do not reside in Alaska 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 Alaska.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in improving maternal and infant health outcomes through targeted data collection and analysis.
Where this research is happening
Juneau, United States
- Alaska State Department of Hlth-Soc Svcs — Juneau, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Perham-Hester, Katherine a — Alaska State Department of Hlth-Soc Svcs
- Study coordinator: Perham-Hester, Katherine a
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.