Considerations in implementation of social risk factor screening and referral in maternal and infant care in Washington, DC: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The District of Columbia (DC) has striking disparities in maternal and infant outcomes comparing Black to White women and babies. Social determinants of health (SDoH) are widely recognized as a significant contributor to these disparities in health outcomes. Screening for social risk factors and referral for appropriate services is a critical step in addressing social needs and reducing outcome disparities.

Methods

We conducted interviews among employees (n = 18) and patients (n = 9) across three diverse, urban clinics within a healthcare system and one community-based organization involved in a five-year initiative to reduce maternal and infant disparities in DC. Interviews were guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research to understand curren

SUBMITTER: Brown J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10101493 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature