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Infant mortality: priority for social work.

T Combs-Orme

    Social Work
    |October 7, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Social work has not prioritized infant mortality despite its relevance to the profession. Increased focus on preventing infant deaths is needed, leveraging social work

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Social Work Practice

    Background:

    • Infant mortality remains a significant public health concern.
    • Social work's mandate and skills align with addressing factors contributing to infant deaths.
    • Despite this alignment, infant mortality has not been a professional priority for social work.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the missed opportunity for social work in addressing infant mortality.
    • To advocate for social work to adopt infant mortality as a professional priority.

    Main Methods:

    • This study is a conceptual analysis and advocacy piece.
    • It reviews the social work profession's role and responsibilities.

    Main Results:

    • Social work has not claimed infant mortality as a priority, despite its relevance.

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  • Factors contributing to infant deaths are often suitable for social work intervention.
  • Many social workers are already engaged in perinatal and related fields.

    • Conclusions:

    • Social work must recommit to addressing the critical issue of infant mortality.
    • Elevating infant mortality as a professional priority can reduce preventable infant deaths.