Surveying new mothers in Georgia about their pregnancy experiences
Official title: RFA-DP-21-001 Georgia Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Project
Funded at Georgia State Departmentof Public Health · NIH-11055270 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for new moms in Georgia to share their experiences and health habits during and after pregnancy, so we can better support mothers and babies in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgia State Departmentof Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 1, 2021 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $174,999 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DP006583-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11055270 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are women who have recently given birth in Georgia.
✕Less likely to help
Women who have not recently given birth or those outside of Georgia may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Georgia Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Project collects valuable information from women who have recently given birth in Georgia. This ongoing survey gathers data on various aspects of pregnancy, including health behaviors, prenatal care, and maternal experiences before and after childbirth. Participants are randomly selected from birth records and are surveyed through mail and phone to ensure comprehensive data collection. The insights gained from this project aim to inform public health initiatives and improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health policies and programs that better support mothers and infants in Georgia.
How similar studies have gone: Similar population-based surveys have successfully informed public health strategies in other states, indicating the potential effectiveness of this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Georgia State Departmentof Public Health
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnston, Sabrina — Georgia State Departmentof Public Health
- Study coordinator: Johnston, Sabrina
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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.