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Website Search Results for: maternal child health

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121. Staff Needed to Support Programs – Rural Oral Health Toolkit - Toolkits
Reviewed: May 6, 2022

Overview of the staff needed to support a rural oral health program.

...function of dental assistants. Organization(s): National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC)...

122. Rural and Urban Women Have Differing Sexual and Reproductive Health Experiences - Resources
Date: Sep 2022

Explores the healthcare disparities women aged 15 to 49 experience related to sexual and reproductive health. Analyzes 2015-2019 data from the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) to investigate contraceptive use in 1,128 rural residents and 6,007 urban residents. Includes rural versus urban demographic breakdowns according to race/ethnicity, nativity, income, education, LGB+ identity, and history of/plans for having children.

...Child Trends Health disparities · Maternal health and prenatal care · Rural-urban differences · Sexual and reproductive...

123. County Data Highlight Links between Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome and Placement of Infants in Foster Care - Resources
Date: Oct 2021

Explores the relationship between neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome and the rate of children entering the foster care system. Summarizes county-level data from eight states and highlights community level factors such as maternal education, healthcare, and rurality, among others.

...Child welfare · Health disparities · Illicit drug use · Maternal health and prenatal care · Prescription drug misuse...

124. 5 Ways to Support Native American Maternal and Infant Health - Resources
Date: Nov 2024

Discusses culturally relevant strategies to support Native American maternal health, infant health, and childbirth. Focuses on cultural beliefs and practices, communication, community involvement, workforce diversity, and holistic and patient-centered care.

...maternal health, infant health, and childbirth. Focuses on cultural beliefs and practices, communication, community involvement, workforce diversity, and holistic and patient-centered care. Jordyn Pourier, Cherry Y.E.W. Yamane, LaShai Jake, Deana Around Him 11/2024 Child...

125. America's Children: Special Issue 2024, Maternal and Infant Health and Well-Being - Resources
Date: 2024

Examines the factors predicting maternal and infant well-being. Breaks down data by a number of measures, including food insecurity, vaccinations, maternal health, prenatal care, and more. Select data on Tdap vaccinations, smoking during pregnancy, adequacy of prenatal care, and maternal mortality are available by metro versus nonmetro location.

...Child and Family Statistics Access · Children and youth · Health disparities · Maternal health and prenatal care...

126. What's Killing Our Children? Child and Infant Mortality among American Indians and Alaska Natives - Resources
Date: Mar 2017

Examines social, behavioral, and environmental factors to determine the root causes behind significant disparities in infant and childhood mortality among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. Addresses domestic violence, nutrition, tobacco and alcohol use, environmental degradation, unintentional injuries, and more. Provides policy recommendations to tribal and public health agencies.

...Child welfare · Children and youth · Health disparities · Injuries · Maternal health and prenatal care · Mortality · Policy...

127. Family Level Assessment and State of Home Visiting Outreach and Recruitment Study Report - Resources
Date: Jun 2022

Examines the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program to identify promising strategies for continued research as well as areas needing technical assistance, improvement, and evaluation. Reports on 266 programs to understand family capacity and need, how to frame outreach, promoting interest in home visits, collaborating with referral partners, and maintaining caseloads. Includes discussions specific to rural community contexts.

...Child welfare · Children and youth · Families · Human services · Maternal health and prenatal care · Networking and collaboration...

128. Report of the (Pennsylvania) Opioid Abuse Child Impact Task Force: Act 2 of 2022 - Resources
Date: Nov 2022

Identifies strategies to mitigate the suffering of Pennsylvania infants and children affected by the opioid epidemic and alcohol abuse. Offers 13 actionable recommendations for consideration by the General Assembly and governor. Mentions rural throughout, and includes county-level maps showing higher rates of opioid use disorder and its consequences in Pennsylvania rural counties.

...Child welfare · Children and youth · Families · Illicit drug use · Maternal health and prenatal care · Prescription...

129. Health Care Access for Infants and Toddlers in Rural Areas - Resources
Date: Jul 2020

Research brief describing how rural children are more likely to face a unique combination of challenges that negatively impact their health and development, such as fewer healthcare providers, barriers to accessing care, and higher rates of poverty. Includes rural/urban comparisons for each state, with information on the percentage of infants and toddlers lacking health insurance, receiving recommended vaccinations, attending a preventive medical appointment, and more.

...Child Trends Access · Children and youth · Health disparities · Health workforce supply and demand · Maternal health...

130. Snapshot of Rural Health in Colorado, 2025 - Resources
Date: Feb 2025

Provides an overview of rural health in Colorado. Includes data and statistics on a variety of indicators, such as education, poverty, rural economy, healthcare coverage and access, rural health information technology, behavioral health, oral health, emergency medical services (EMS) and workforce shortages. Includes five regional snapshots from around the state that are free to download with name and organization affiliation.

...Child care · Educational attainment · Elderly population · Health conditions · Health workforce · Healthcare facilities · LGB · Maternal health...