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Evaluation of a Program to Reduce Infant Mortality Risk Factors in Central Indiana
Abstract:
The purpose of the program WeCare was to provide a personalized approach to addressing the wide array of psycho-social-cultural-fiscal needs to reduce risk factors for infant mortality (IM) by supporting maternal and infant health through health coaching by community health workers (CHWs). A prospective cohort study of 1,513 women from highest risk ZIP codes for IM in central Indiana were followed over three years. The WeCare program focused on training and deploying CHWs to provide evidence-based, patient-centered social care and support to pregnant and postpartum women and tracked outcomes in health risk categories (mental health, nutrition, safe sleep, breastfeeding) targeted for behavioral change. The low birth weight rate among program participants was lower (8.9%) than Marion County's rate (10%) (p=0.23) with statistically significant improvement in many risk behaviors. Despite limitations, the personalized coaching provided by the CHWs provided an effective, practical approach to maternal and child health disparities.
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