Tracking maternal health and behaviors in Maine postpartum women
DP21-001 Maine Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System - Component A: Core Surveillance
This study is reaching out to new moms in Maine to learn about their experiences and choices before, during, and after pregnancy, so we can help make things better for mothers and babies in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Maine State Dept/health/human Servs NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Augusta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11057498 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Maine Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (Maine PRAMS) collects important data from postpartum women in Maine to understand maternal behaviors and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy. This project uses a combination of paper and telephone surveys to gather information from randomly selected participants based on their recent childbirth. The data collected will be shared with public health experts to inform practices and policies aimed at improving maternal and infant health outcomes. By continuously monitoring these trends, the project seeks to address emerging issues and ultimately reduce morbidity and mortality rates among mothers and infants in the state.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are postpartum women in Maine who have given birth within the last two to four months.
Not a fit: Patients who are not postpartum or who reside outside of Maine may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal and infant health policies and practices, ultimately reducing health risks for mothers and their babies.
How similar studies have performed: Similar surveillance systems have successfully informed public health initiatives in other states, indicating the potential effectiveness of this approach.
Where this research is happening
Augusta, United States
- Maine State Dept/health/human Servs — Augusta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Haggan, Kim — Maine State Dept/health/human Servs
- Study coordinator: Haggan, Kim
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.