Virginia Pregnancy and Newborn Health Survey (PRAMS)
RFA-DP-21-001 DP006624 VA Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
['FUNDING_U01'] · VIRGINIA STATE DEPT OF HEALTH · NIH-11534266
PRAMS asks women who recently had a live birth in Virginia about their health, behaviors, and experiences before, during, and shortly after pregnancy to help improve maternal and child health programs.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VIRGINIA STATE DEPT OF HEALTH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (RICHMOND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11534266 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would be invited to complete a questionnaire after delivering a baby to share information about prenatal care, health behaviors, and postpartum experiences. The program uses a carefully chosen sample of recent mothers across Virginia so results reflect the state's population. Questions cover topics like prenatal care, breastfeeding, tobacco use, mental health, and access to services. The Virginia Department of Health uses these answers to track trends and shape programs and policies that support mothers and infants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Women who recently delivered a live-born infant in Virginia during the sampling period are the intended participants.
Not a fit: People who are not recent mothers or who delivered outside Virginia would not be eligible and are unlikely to benefit directly from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Findings can help Virginia target services, shape policies, and improve programs that support pregnant people and newborns across the state.
How similar studies have performed: PRAMS is a long-standing CDC surveillance program used in many states and has reliably informed maternal and child health programs for decades.
Where this research is happening
RICHMOND, UNITED STATES
- VIRGINIA STATE DEPT OF HEALTH — RICHMOND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SMITH BARBER, KENESHA — VIRGINIA STATE DEPT OF HEALTH
- Study coordinator: SMITH BARBER, KENESHA
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.