Empowering Maternal Health
Research Project investigating climate change impacts on maternal stress in Sudan and Egypt for a healthier future funded by UNFPA and led by Global Researcher Club
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A UNFPA-funded research project by the Global Researcher Club (GRC) to improve maternal and infant health in the face of climate change
About
This research project, funded by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and led by the Global Researcher Club (GRC), investigates the effects of temperature on maternal stress during pregnancy in Egypt and Sudan. As climate change continues to impact vulnerable populations, this study aims to develop public health strategies to reduce temperature-related stress and improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
Objectives
Analyze the relationship between ambient temperature and maternal stress levels.
Identify strategies to mitigate temperature-related stress during pregnancy.
Improve maternal and infant health in regions experiencing climate change.
Why It Matters
Rising Temperatures, Rising Risks
As global temperatures rise due to climate change, pregnant women in hot regions like Egypt and Sudan face increased health risks, including stress, dehydration, and complications during pregnancy.
Maternal Stress and Infant Health
High temperatures can elevate maternal stress levels, leading to adverse outcomes such as preterm births, low birth weight, and long-term health challenges for both mother and child
Building Climate-Resilient Communities
Our research aims to develop public health strategies that protect pregnant women from temperature-related stress, ensuring healthier futures for mothers and infants in climate-vulnerable regions