The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences awarded a $340,109 Project Grant to the University of Houston System to conduct a mixed-methods study on the social and policy determinants of maternal mortality and morbidity in the U.S. This project falls under NSF's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (CFDA 47.075) program, which supports basic research and education to promote the scientific strength and welfare of the nation.
The researchers will first perform statistical analyses of national maternal mortality and morbidity data to identify socioeconomic, community, and health behavior factors that increase risk of negative maternal health outcomes. They will then conduct in-depth interviews with 100 mothers in Texas, which has high uninsured rates and a complex Medicaid expansion history, to understand how these factors shape their access to care, health perceptions, and health management. This comprehensive approach aims to inform policy and practice solutions to address the persistently high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity, particularly among Black, Indigenous, and people of color. The project will run from September 2023 to August 2025.
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