Understanding health disparities starting from pregnancy and childhood
DATA COORDINATING CENTER FOR THE PRENATAL AND CHILDHOOD MECHANISMS OF HEALTH DISPARITIES: RECRUITMENT AND FOLLOW-UP OF SECOND SUBCOHORT OF PREGNANT WOMEN AND THEIR PARTNERS
This study is looking at how tough experiences like poverty and discrimination during early life can affect the mental health of expecting parents and, in turn, influence the health and development of their children, and it invites pregnant women and their partners to join in to help understand these important connections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | The Emmes Company, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rockville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11180574 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how early life conditions, such as poverty and discrimination, contribute to health disparities that can affect individuals throughout their lives. It focuses on the mental health of both mothers and fathers during pregnancy and how these factors may influence child development and health outcomes. By recruiting pregnant women and their partners, the study aims to gather data that will help identify the mechanisms behind these disparities. Participants will be followed over time to assess the impact of these early experiences on health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women and their partners, particularly those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have partners may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for addressing health disparities in children and families.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the early life origins of health disparities can lead to significant advancements in public health strategies.
Where this research is happening
Rockville, United States
- The Emmes Company, LLC — Rockville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sherman, Seth — The Emmes Company, LLC
- Study coordinator: Sherman, Seth
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.