Training program to improve maternal health outcomes
Training Program
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10908738
This study is creating a training program for new researchers to help improve maternal health, especially in communities that need it most, by understanding the local challenges and working together with health providers to find better solutions.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (JACKSON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10908738 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a training program for early-stage investigators to address maternal health issues, particularly in underserved communities. It aims to explore the social and structural factors that contribute to maternal mortality and morbidity, emphasizing the importance of community-based research. By engaging researchers from historically under-resourced institutions, the program seeks to empower local scientists to investigate and implement solutions tailored to their communities' needs. The initiative will also foster collaboration among health care providers and community health centers to enhance maternal health services.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women in underserved areas, particularly those experiencing high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in at-risk communities or who do not face significant maternal health disparities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal health outcomes and reduced disparities in care for women in at-risk communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that community-based approaches to maternal health can lead to significant improvements in outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
JACKSON, UNITED STATES
- JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY — JACKSON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: TIEMEIER, HENNING — JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: TIEMEIER, HENNING
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.