Research & Studies

If you qualify we invite you to participate in any of our studies below.

At PHEI we believe strongly in “Nothing for the community, without the community’.  We acknowledge that the members of the community are also experts and have wisdom to share. Check our available studies below.

NJ Black Mama’s Infant Feeding Study

You are eligible if:

  • You are 18 or older
  • You identify as a Black
  • You live in New Jersey
  • You are currently pregnant or delivered between 2019-2022

If you are interested or would like more info click the button below or contact BFstudy@perinatalequity.org

*This study has been concluded.

East Orange Black Legacy Project (EOBLP)

The city of East Orange ranks has one of the highest Black infant mortality rates in the state. The Black Legacy Project is a research-based community project designed to help redesign systems to ensure Black infants are born healthy and celebrate their first birthday.

If you are interested or would like more info click the button below.

*This study hasn’t launched yet. You can still subscribe and we will get back to you once it starts.

This pilot study is sponsored by The Health Care Foundation of New Jersey

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