Understanding how neighborhood opportunities affect maternal health disparities
Systems Science Approaches to Understand Neighborhood Opportunity and Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Maternal Morbidity
This study is looking at how differences in neighborhoods affect the health of mothers, especially focusing on black women, and aims to find ways to improve their care by understanding the many factors involved, with input from patients to help guide the research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Drexel University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10795683 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the significant racial and ethnic disparities in maternal morbidity, particularly focusing on how neighborhood access to resources impacts these outcomes. By employing systems science methodologies, the study aims to create a detailed causal system map that illustrates the complex relationships between various factors contributing to maternal health disparities. The research seeks to identify effective interventions that can be developed based on a comprehensive understanding of these multilevel factors, ultimately aiming to reduce severe maternal morbidity among black women. Patients may be involved in participatory frameworks to help shape the research findings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women, especially those from racial and ethnic minority groups, who may be affected by maternal health disparities.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not belong to racial or ethnic minority groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that significantly reduce maternal morbidity rates, particularly among black women.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community-based approaches, indicating that this methodology has potential for impactful outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Drexel University — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Headen, Irene — Drexel University
- Study coordinator: Headen, Irene
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.