Understanding cultural beliefs about pregnancy spacing in African immigrants in the US.
Official title: Developing and testing a measure of sociocultural norms related to interpregnancy intervals in African immigrants in the US.
Funded at Arcadia University · NIH-10974448 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how cultural beliefs and different backgrounds affect the time between pregnancies for African immigrants in the U.S., aiming to understand their unique challenges and improve reproductive health programs for their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arcadia University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Glenside, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $385,936 |
| NIH project number | 1R15HD116088-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10974448 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are African immigrant women living in the United States who have experienced multiple pregnancies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not African immigrants or those who have not had multiple pregnancies may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the sociocultural norms and demographic factors that influence interpregnancy intervals among African immigrants in the United States. By employing a mixed methods approach, the study aims to explore how cultural beliefs and practices related to reproductive health may affect pregnancy timing and outcomes. The research seeks to identify the unique challenges faced by this population, particularly in relation to short interpregnancy intervals, which can lead to adverse health outcomes. Through interviews and surveys, the study will gather insights that could inform better reproductive health programs tailored to the needs of African immigrant communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved reproductive health outcomes for African immigrant women by informing culturally sensitive health interventions.
How similar studies have gone: While there is existing research on reproductive health norms in sub-Saharan Africa, this specific focus on African immigrants in the US is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
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Arcadia University
Glenside, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Olorunsaiye, Comfort Z. — Arcadia University
- Study coordinator: Olorunsaiye, Comfort Z.
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.