Award
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities 5R01MD017083-05
Eliminating racial disparities in severe maternal morbidity by addressing hypertension in the year after delivery
Recipient
MAGEE-WOMEN'S RES INST AND FOUNDATION
Award Amount
$555,493.00
Ceiling
$555,493.00
Awarded
June 12, 2026
Identifier
5R01MD017083-05
This NIH grant supports a project to eliminate racial disparities in severe maternal morbidity by addressing hypertension in the year after delivery through a randomized trial and community-engaged interventions.
Description
The project aims to reduce racial disparities in maternal health outcomes related to hypertension. The project involves a randomized trial with 454 women, primarily Black (75%) and White (25%). It focuses on community-engaged approaches, home blood pressure monitoring, postpartum support, and addressing health disparities.