# Oklahoma Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS): Category A

> **NIH ALLCDC U01** · OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH · 2020 · $140,339

## Abstract

Oklahoma Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Project Abstract:
Long Term Objectives
The Oklahoma Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) provides data for a
variety of maternal and child health (MCH) issues. The goal of the study is to reduce the
prevalence of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. PRAMS can accomplish this by
providing on-going, state-wide preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum specific data. No
other state-wide study focuses on the pregnancy and postpartum experience, making PRAMS a
unique and necessary data source for the state.
Specific Aims
The specific aims of the Oklahoma PRAMS Project are to provide quality, statewide, population-
based surveillance data on the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s MCH priorities. Those
priorities are: reduce infant mortality; reduce the prevalence of low birthweight and preterm
infants; reduce health disparities; reduce unplanned pregnancies; reduce teen pregnancies;
improve the mental and behavioral health of women and children; and, reduce chronic health
conditions among women of childbearing age. Monitoring behaviors and outcomes across the
state on these priorities will enable programs and agencies to provide targeted interventions to
populations of need.
Research Design and Methods
PRAMS contacts new mothers two to six months after delivering a live birth. The sample is
drawn from the Oklahoma live birth registry. The PRAMS Project utilizes a mixed mode
surveillance system, meaning respondents are sent up to three mail survey packets, followed by
telephone contact for nonrespondents. In 2016, respondents will also have a web option, if they
wish to participate online. Oklahoma stratifies by maternal race, oversampling African American,
American Indian and Hispanic mothers. A response rate of 60% in all strata is required in order
to weight the data to the annual birth cohort. Mail packets consist of the PRAMS questionnaire
and return envelope, an informed consent sheet, a resource directory, an incentive (Mail 1 only),
and a reward sheet (listing several items mothers may choose from for completing the survey).
Telephone and web respondents are also offered a choice of rewards. Incentives and rewards
are used in an effort to maximize participation in the study. Currently, Oklahoma PRAMS has an
overall response rate of 63% and all strata meet the 60% threshold.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9924410
- **Project number:** 5U01DP006234-05
- **Recipient organization:** OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
- **Principal Investigator:** Joyce Y Marshall
- **Activity code:** U01 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** ALLCDC
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $140,339
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2016-05-01 → 2021-04-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9924410

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9924410, Oklahoma Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS): Category A (5U01DP006234-05). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-28 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9924410. Licensed CC0.

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