Understanding social needs in pregnancy: Prospective validation of a digital short-form screening tool and patient survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Social determinants of health significantly affect health outcomes, yet are infrequently addressed in prenatal care.

Objective

This study aimed to improve the efficiency and experience of addressing social needs in pregnancy through: (1) testing a digital short-form screening tool; and (2) characterizing pregnant people's preferences for social needs screening and management.

Study design

We developed a digital short-form social determinants of health screening tool from PRAPARE (Protocol for Responding to and Assessing Patients' Assets, Risks, and Experiences), and a survey to query patients' preferences for addressing social needs. Instruments were administered online to peripartum participants, with equal representation of patients with public and privat

SUBMITTER: Peahl AF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10009524 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature