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Success of Maternal and Child Health Pipeline Training Programs: Alumni Survey Results.
Fernandes, Priyanka; Wang, Karina; Timmerman, Jason; Reyes, Angela; Holmes, Faye; Olaleye, Omonike A; Salihu, Hamisu M; Moerchen, Victoria A; Belcher, Harolyn M E; Copeland-Linder, Nikeea; Noble, Charlotte A; Vamos, Cheryl A; Armstrong, Anna; Waters, Catrina R; Long-White, Deneen; Brown, Claudia; Reddy, Madhavi M; Kuo, Alice.
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  • Fernandes P; University of California, Los Angeles, 911 Broxton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, USA. pfernandes@mednet.ucla.edu.
  • Wang K; University of California, Los Angeles, 911 Broxton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, USA.
  • Timmerman J; University of California, Los Angeles, 911 Broxton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, USA.
  • Reyes A; University of California, Los Angeles, 911 Broxton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, USA.
  • Holmes F; University of California, Los Angeles, 911 Broxton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, USA.
  • Olaleye OA; Texas Southern University, 3100 Cleburne St, Houston, TX, 77004, USA.
  • Salihu HM; Baylor College of Medicine, 3701 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX, 77098, USA.
  • Moerchen VA; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 3409 N. Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, USA.
  • Belcher HME; Kennedy Krieger Institute, 707 North Broadway, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA.
  • Copeland-Linder N; University of Maryland, 1119 Taliaferro Hall, College Park, MD, 20742, USA.
  • Noble CA; University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.
  • Vamos CA; University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.
  • Armstrong A; University of South Florida, 13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.
  • Waters CR; Alabama State University, 915 S. Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104, USA.
  • Long-White D; Howard University, 2400 6th St NW, Washington, DC, 20059, USA.
  • Brown C; Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD, 20857, USA.
  • Reddy MM; Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD, 20857, USA.
  • Kuo A; University of California, Los Angeles, 911 Broxton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, USA.
Matern Child Health J ; 26(Suppl 1): 69-77, 2022 Aug.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35821359
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Pipeline Training Program, promotes development of a diverse health workforce by training undergraduate students from underrepresented minorities. We aimed to evaluate the success of this program based on three domains (1) demographic characteristics, (2) academic and career development, and (3) attitudes towards the field of MCH and the training programs among graduates.

METHODS:

Three domains of success were determined through a collaborative effort between current program directors and the funding agency project officers. The survey with questions related to the three domains was distributed via an online platform to graduates from seven sites (one former site and six current sites). Data were analyzed and presented utilizing descriptive statistics.

RESULTS:

The survey was distributed to 550 graduates, 162 responded (37% response rate). Demographically, 78% were female, 54% were Black/African American, 22% were Latinx and 83% did not report any disability. Eighty percent of respondents applied to graduate/professional schools, 67% received admission. Graduates often continued to work in MCH fields (70%). Majority felt confident and knowledgeable in the field (89%) and agreed the faculty were supportive at their training sites (90%).

CONCLUSION:

The study highlights successes in recruiting from underrepresented minorities, particularly Black/African Americans and first-time college goers in the family into the MCH Pipeline Training Programs. Programs were successful in furthering academic and career development for most trainees. Attitudes towards MCH and the training programs were overwhelmingly positive. Continued support of these programs is critical in addressing health disparities and achieving health equity.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Child Health / Minority Groups Aspects: Determinantes_sociais_saude / Equity_inequality Limits: Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: En Journal: Matern Child Health J Journal subject: PERINATOLOGIA Year: 2022 Document type: Article Affiliation country:
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Child Health / Minority Groups Aspects: Determinantes_sociais_saude / Equity_inequality Limits: Child / Female / Humans / Male Language: En Journal: Matern Child Health J Journal subject: PERINATOLOGIA Year: 2022 Document type: Article Affiliation country: