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An Evaluation of Community-Based Educational Programming for Prevention of Infant Mortality Among African Americans

Sheila Y Abebe1, Jean Marie S Place2, Kalyn M Renbarger1

  • 1School of Nursing, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA.

Women'S Health Reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.)
|August 5, 2026
PubMed

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A community-based educational program significantly increased knowledge of infant health behaviors among African American (AA) participants. This initiative is vital for reducing infant mortality (IM) disparities.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Infant mortality (IM) disproportionately affects African American (AA) infants in the US.
  • AA infants face higher risks of low birth weight and preterm birth.
  • AA women experience barriers to early prenatal care and breastfeeding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and evaluate a community-based educational program targeting health-promoting behaviors in an area with high infant mortality.
  • To address critical factors contributing to racial disparities in infant health outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A 32-week community-based educational program was delivered in 2021-2022.
  • The program utilized a life course perspective model.
  • Four modules focused on breastfeeding, nutrition, safe sleep, and smoking cessation for AA community members.

Main Results:

  • Pre- and post-test evaluations demonstrated a significant increase in participant knowledge.
  • Knowledge gains were observed across all four educational modules: breastfeeding, nutrition, safe sleep, and smoking cessation.

Conclusions:

  • Community-based education is effective in improving knowledge of health-promoting behaviors.
  • Expanding the program and addressing care barriers can further reduce infant mortality disparities.
  • This approach is crucial for improving African American infant health outcomes.
Abstract

Keywords:
African Americaninfant mortalitylife course perspectivequantitative

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