Infant mortality

Participant Perspectives on a Community Health Worker Intervention to Reduce Infant Mortality: A Mixed Methods Assessment of the Bronx Healthy Start Partnership

by

The Bronx Healthy Start Partnership (BxHSP) uses community health workers (CHWs) to support new and expectant parents through home visits, providing education, emotional support, and resources. Interviews and surveys with participants showed that CHWs help reduce stress, boost confidence, and improve parenting skills, leading to better infant care practices. The study … [Read more...] about Participant Perspectives on a Community Health Worker Intervention to Reduce Infant Mortality: A Mixed Methods Assessment of the Bronx Healthy Start Partnership

Community Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Awareness of American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations of Safe Sleep Environments

by

This study assessed community health workers' (CHWs) awareness of safe sleep practices recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to reduce infant mortality. A questionnaire was distributed to CHWs, revealing fair to good levels of knowledge, attitude, and practices related to safe sleep. CHWs showed knowledge gaps in breastfeeding, pacifier use, and crib … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Awareness of American Academy of Pediatrics Recommendations of Safe Sleep Environments