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B A Mulvihill1, M A Pass, T M Miller

  • 1Department of Maternal and Child Health, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.

American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|July 1, 1996
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A collaborative needs assessment improved public health systems for women and children. This project identified healthcare strengths and weaknesses, guiding resource allocation and future planning for maternal and child health services.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Systems Research
  • Maternal and Child Health

Background:

  • A state department of public health received federal funding to improve healthcare systems for women and children.
  • Existing health system information was insufficient for effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • A collaboration was established between the state and a university's Department of Maternal and Child Health (DMCH).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive needs assessment of the state's healthcare system for women and children.
  • To identify existing strengths and weaknesses within the state's system of care.
  • To establish baseline data for resource targeting, change measurement, and ongoing assessment.

Main Methods:

  • The DMCH designed and executed a needs assessment, collecting data through surveys.

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  • Data were gathered from state-level experts, county service personnel, and consumers.
  • Information focused on financial and non-financial barriers to accessing care.

    • Main Results:

    • Survey data provided crucial insights into the state's healthcare needs.
    • The assessment identified key strengths and weaknesses in the existing system.
    • Findings informed the establishment of immediate and long-range public health objectives.

    Conclusions:

    • The collaborative project successfully enhanced the state's public health system development.
    • The partnership between the state and the university's DMCH facilitated a responsive and relevant needs assessment.
    • The project established a foundation for ongoing assessment and evaluation of public health needs.