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Social support in improving perinatal outcome: the Resource Mothers Program.

H C Heins, N W Nance, J E Ferguson

    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |August 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    The Resource Mothers Program significantly improves perinatal outcomes for rural teen mothers by providing social support. This program led to more adequate prenatal care and fewer low birth weight and small-for-gestational-age infants.

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    Area of Science:

    • Maternal and Child Health
    • Public Health Interventions
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Rural adolescent pregnancy presents unique challenges, increasing risks for adverse perinatal outcomes.
    • Social support systems are crucial for mitigating these risks.
    • The Resource Mothers Program utilizes community-based, nonprofessional support to address these needs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Resource Mothers Program in improving perinatal outcomes among rural adolescent primigravidas.
    • To assess the impact of nonprofessional social support on prenatal care utilization and infant health.

    Main Methods:

    • A case-control study design was employed, comparing 565 matched pairs of rural teenage primigravidas.
    • One group received support from a Resource Mother, while the control group did not.

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  • Outcomes measured included prenatal care adequacy, low birth weight, and small-for-gestational-age rates.

    • Main Results:

    • Program participants demonstrated significantly higher rates of adequate prenatal care (P < .000001).
    • The frequency of low birth weight infants was significantly reduced in the program group (P = .006).
    • Small-for-gestational-age rates were also significantly lower for infants whose mothers received Resource Mother support (P = .002).

    Conclusions:

    • The Resource Mothers Program is an effective intervention for improving perinatal outcomes in rural adolescent pregnancies.
    • Community-based social support, delivered by nonprofessional women, positively impacts maternal and infant health.
    • The program demonstrates a significant return on investment through improved health outcomes and potentially reduced healthcare costs.