Award
NIH Reporter #5K43TW012579-04
Multidisciplinary sickle cell disease obstetrics care program in Ghana: Non-academic vs. Academic Hospital (Pilot Study)
Recipient
John E. Fogarty International Center for Advanced Study in the Health Sciences
Award Amount
$85,310.00
Ceiling
$85,310.00
Awarded
June 01, 2026
Identifier
5K43TW012579-04
Award for a pilot study on multidisciplinary obstetric care for sickle cell disease in Ghana, aiming to reduce maternal mortality and inform U.S. healthcare.
Description
This project aims to extend maternal mortality reduction strategies for women with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in Ghana to the United States, focusing on multidisciplinary obstetric care models. The project involves capacity building, implementation research, and feasibility studies at a non-academic hospital in Accra, Ghana, with potential implications for U.S. healthcare settings.