Addressing Racial/Ethnic Inequities in Maternal Health Through Community-Based Social Support Services: A Mixed Methods Study.

Rebecca WestAmanda DiMeoAna LangerNeel ShahRose L Molina

Published in: Maternal and child health journal (2022)

CBOs face multiple challenges to providing social support to pregnant and postpartum clients of color, and significant gaps exist in the types of services currently provided. Improved coordination among CBOs and advocacy efforts to develop community-informed solutions are needed to reduce barriers to social support.

Keyphrases

social support
healthcare
mental health
depressive symptoms
primary care
public health
pregnant women
quality improvement
birth weight
affordable care act
risk assessment
body mass index
climate change
pregnancy outcomes
hiv infected
health promotion
preterm birth
hiv testing