Utah Department of Health and Human Services
Annual or other report
Key Findings:
- Mothers and infants in one or more racial and ethnic minority population(s) have worse health outcomes in many key areas.
- Preliminary maternal focus group key themes include needs related to empathy among healthcare providers, social/cultural connection, healthcare system navigation, and mental health resources.
- Additional activities in this project include the Maternal Resource Guide, interviews with moms who experienced birth trauma, additional focus/support groups with other community groups, and implementing social connection projects among racial and ethnic minority populations.