Using data science to prevent intimate partner violence in pregnant and postpartum women
Official title: Trauma-informed data science to prevent intimate partner violence among pregnant and postpartum women
Funded at Emory University · NIH-10993917 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new researchers learn how to use data and technology to better understand and support pregnant and new moms who have experienced intimate partner violence, especially those from underserved communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $433,722 |
| NIH project number | 1R25NR021324-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10993917 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant and postpartum women, especially those from underrepresented communities who may be experiencing or at risk of intimate partner violence.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or postpartum, or those who do not experience intimate partner violence, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on training new researchers in trauma-informed data science techniques to better measure and predict intimate partner violence (IPV) among pregnant and postpartum women. By utilizing big data analytics and digital health technologies, the project aims to develop accessible tools that support IPV survivors, particularly those from underrepresented groups. The approach addresses barriers to data collection and aims to create proactive, scalable interventions that can reach vulnerable populations effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies and support systems for pregnant and postpartum women experiencing intimate partner violence.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using data science and digital health technologies to address social issues, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Emory University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kim, Sangmi — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Kim, Sangmi
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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.