Maternal And Perinatal Health Interventions

590 researchers across 12 institutions

590 Researchers
12 Institutions
36 Grant PIs
59 High Impact

Research in maternal and perinatal health interventions addresses critical questions surrounding the health and well-being of pregnant individuals and newborns. Studies examine the effectiveness of various interventions aimed at improving birth outcomes, reducing maternal and infant mortality, and addressing complications during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. Methodologies include clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and health services research to evaluate interventions in diverse populations. This area also investigates factors contributing to disparities in maternal and perinatal health outcomes.

This research holds particular relevance for Arkansas, a state that has faced significant challenges in maternal and infant health. Studies often focus on understanding and mitigating the impact of social determinants of health, access to care, and environmental factors that disproportionately affect specific communities within the state. Insights gained from this work inform public health strategies and policy decisions aimed at improving the health landscape for families across Arkansas.

This field draws upon and contributes to public health, child development, health policy, and health sciences research. Engagement spans multiple institutions across Arkansas, fostering collaborative efforts to advance knowledge and practice in maternal and perinatal care.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Michael B. Smith UAMS 73 16,758 Grant PI High Impact
Roger Brown UAMS 65 15,703 High Impact
Chris Clark UAMS 63 19,741 High Impact
Everett F. Magann UAMS 62 12,532 High Impact
Paula K. Roberson UAMS 58 15,638 High Impact
Frank A. Simmen UAMS 54 7,545 High Impact
David T. Selewski UAMS 52 14,634 High Impact
Merle G. Paule NCTR 52 10,715 High Impact
Mona I. Churchwell NCTR 49 6,867 High Impact
John L. Carroll UAMS 48 13,147
Sandra T. Cooper UAMS 48 7,068 High Impact
Peter M. Mourani UAMS 46 9,375 High Impact
David Chang UAMS 46 8,855 High Impact
Richard Hall UAMS 42 7,263 Grant PI High Impact
Luis A. Juncos UAMS 42 5,592 High Impact
Michele Cottler‐Fox UAMS 42 6,638 High Impact
Yuet‐Kin Leung UAMS 40 5,461 High Impact Grants
Jill M. Mhyre UAMS 39 7,649 High Impact
K. L. Harvey University of Arkansas 39 5,005 High Impact
J. Mick Tilford UAMS 38 4,477 Grant PI High Impact
Health Disparities And Outcomes 213 Child And Adolescent Health 176 Birth, Development, And Health 168 Public Health Research 139 Healthcare Policy And Management 126 Health Sciences Research And Education 111 Diet And Metabolism Studies 83 Meta-Analysis And Systematic Reviews 81 Metabolism And Genetic Disorders 64 Behavioral And Psychological Studies 58 Cardiovascular Function And Risk Factors 57 Medical Imaging Techniques And Applications 57 Health Literacy And Information Accessibility 55 Sars-Cov-2 And Covid-19 Research 54 Substance Abuse Treatment And Outcomes 47

Connected Research Areas

Topics that share active collaborators with Maternal And Perinatal Health Interventions in Arkansas. Pairs are ranked by collaboration density relative to expected co-authorship under a random null. This describes existing connections, not investment recommendations.

Strategic Outlook

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Global trajectory
9,727 works in 2025
+4.6% CAGR 2018–2025
Leadership concentration
3.2% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 10
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2025 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 University of California, San Francisco 1,248
  2. 2 Harvard University 1,062
  3. 3 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 962
  4. 4 Johns Hopkins University 911
  5. 5 University of Michigan 827

Cross-Institution Connections

Researchers at different institutions with overlapping expertise in Maternal And Perinatal Health Interventions.

Isabelle Huber University of Arkansas
94%
April Gulay Erdag UAMS
Lesley Jones UAMS
79%
Samuel Selorm Attu UA Div. of Agriculture
Raymond G. Terhorst Harding University Main Campus
79%
Dawn Brown UAMS
Marc Scott University of Arkansas
78%
Marewa Glover UAMS
Isabelle Huber University of Arkansas
77%
Dixon, Jared UAMS
Richard Perkins UAMS
77%
Raymond G. Terhorst Harding University Main Campus
Jennifer A. Callaghan‐Koru University of Arkansas
76%
Dawn Brown UAMS
Jennifer A. Callaghan‐Koru University of Arkansas
73%
Richard Perkins UAMS
Moiz Bhai UA Little Rock
71%
Hailemariam Abrha Assress UAMS
Britni L. Ayers University of Arkansas
70%
Cheryl Wells UAMS

Researchers with Federal Grants

K.B. Nelson University of Arkansas 5 grants Wendy N. Nembhard UAMS 4 grants Pearl A. McElfish UAMS 4 grants Diana Escalona‐Vargas UAMS 3 grants Billy Thomas UAMS 3 grants Jennifer A. Andersen UAMS 2 grants Alice Alexander UAMS 2 grants Hanne Jensen University of Arkansas 2 grants James Lp UAMS 2 grants Kevin D. Phelan University of Arkansas 2 grants Robert Mcgehee Jr UAMS 2 grants Joseph Thompson UAMS 2 grants Brian Russ UAMS 2 grants Michael B. Smith UAMS 1 grant Philmar Mendoza Kabua UAMS 1 grant Jenn Campbell University of Arkansas 1 grant Richard Hall UAMS 1 grant Clare C. Brown UAMS 1 grant Songthip T. Ounprpaseuth UAMS 1 grant Wen‐Juo Lo University of Arkansas 1 grant
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