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 infants. This is in accordance with the Alabama Department of Public Health's 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 and sending surveys, according to protocol, to the mothers who are selected. The survey contains information concerning behaviors and experiences before, during, and after the pregnancy, which is vital to determining Alabama Public Health Policy.

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 their health behaviors and experiences before, during, and after the pregnancies. The PRAMS survey is a comprehensive tool that provides an accurate picture of the health of mothers and infants 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 #
3U01DP006235-02S1
Application #
9442261
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZDP1)
Project Start
2016-05-01
Project End
2021-04-30
Budget Start
2017-05-01
Budget End
2018-04-30
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2017
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Alabama State Department of Public Health
Department
Type
DUNS #
613842061
City
Montgomery
State
AL
Country
United States
Zip Code
36104