The main objective of the Alabama Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Project is to provide accurate data to researchers, health care providers, and policymakers in order to ultimately improve the health of Alabama mothers and babies. This is in accordance with the Alabama Department of Public Health mission to improve the health of all Alabamians. The design and methods of the PRAMS project include drawing a sample from the state birth certificate registry file in a timely manner and sending surveys, on time, according to protocol, to the mothers who are selected. The survey contains information relating to behaviors and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy.

Public Health Relevance

The Alabama Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Project is a survey sent to women who have recently given birth. The survey covers various topics concerning health behaviors and experiences before, during, and after pregnancy. The PRAMS survey is a comprehensive tool that provides an accurate picture of the health of mothers and babies in Alabama.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Chronic Disease Prev and Health Promo (NCCDPHP)
Type
Research Project--Cooperative Agreements (U01)
Project #
1U01DP003150-01
Application #
8212968
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZDP1-DYB (03))
Program Officer
Brown, Michael
Project Start
2011-05-01
Project End
2016-04-30
Budget Start
2011-05-01
Budget End
2012-04-30
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2011
Total Cost
$135,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Alabama State Department of Public Health
Department
Type
DUNS #
613842061
City
Montgomery
State
AL
Country
United States
Zip Code
36130