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| Iowa Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Surveillance Program | |
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| Investigator (PI): | Hageman, Gretchen |
| Performing Organization (PO): |
(Current): Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Family Health / (800) 383-3826 |
| Supporting Agency (SA): | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) |
| Initial Year: | 2011 |
| Final Year: | 2016 |
| Record Source/Award ID: | RePorter/U01DP003132 |
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| Funding: | 2011 Award Amount: $190,046 2012 Award Amount: $190,046 2013 Award Amount: $190,046 2014 Award Amount: $190,046 2015 Award Amount: $190,043 |
| Award Type: | Grant |
| Abstract: | Background: Historically, data suggest overall favorable outcomes for Iowa's maternal and infant population. However, significant shifts in the state's population, along with evidence of persistent disparities, reflect the need for improved surveillance. Available data sources suggest problem areas, but fall short of the detail and depth needed to investigate emerging issues for Iowa's maternal-child health (MCH) population. Existing resources provide opportunities for addressing challenges; however, without enhancements such as those provided through PRAMS, Iowa lacks the mechanisms and methods for monitoring changes and trends in a manner that reliably supports "use of data to action." Iowa's MCH priorities are to reduce infant mortality; address racial disparities in access to prenatal care and birth outcomes; reduce maternal smoking during pregnancy; determine the prevalence of perinatal depression, domestic violence, and reproductive coercion; and determine barriers to family planning services. Methods: The Iowa PRAMS project employs a mixed model approach for data collection as recommended by the CDC. The mixed model approach combines two modes of data collection: mail and telephone. Up to three self-administered surveys are mailed to the women in the Iowa PRAMS project sample. Women who do not respond to the mailings are contacted by telephone and encouraged to complete a telephone interview. Use of results: Iowa PRAMS implements a plan for data use that integrates the MCH priorities and utilizes data for program planning, program evaluation, policy development, and resource allocation. Program staff applies strategies and methodologies determined to be successful in past projects, such as the Iowa Covering Kids and Families (CKF) initiative. Iowa CKF uses data to drive policy change and increase access to health insurance for the state's most vulnerable children. Staff uses population-based data to inform action and policy development to improve systems of care for mothers and children. Social marketing techniques are used to design and disseminate data-driven policy recommendations to key stakeholders. Project evaluation: The Iowa PRAMS project coordinator, along with Bureau of Family Health staff, direct and conduct ongoing evaluation of Iowa PRAMS process and outcome objectives. For process measures, the project coordinator monitors the project timeline and progress in achieving objectives by established dates. The outcome evaluation measures the extent to which Iowa PRAMS project data are disseminated and used for program development and respective programs' progress toward meeting their outcome objectives. |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Iowa |
| Zip Code: | 50319 |
| UI: | 20124070 |
| Project Status: | Completed |
| Related Records: | Iowa Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Surveillance Project: Component A |