Accelerating birth equity using collaborative systems mapping.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recognizing the complexity of cross-sector collaboration, holistic and innovative approaches are required to achieve birth equity. This project applied systems thinking and the Remove, Repair, Remediate, Restructure, and Provide (R4P) framework to understand and address systemic barriers to birth equity. This paper describes the systems thinking activities used to identify system actors and critical actions they can take to advance birth equity.

Methods

We applied systems thinking tools through the R4P lens in a series of collaborative and iterative activities. We conducted an environmental scan and synthesis of reports with recommendations to improve birth equity. In addition, we engaged a diverse group of birth equity actors, including those from federal agencie

SUBMITTER: Thomas SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12519768 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature