Maternal Warning Signs Education During Home Visiting: Results from a Formative Evaluation in Maryland.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal mortality rate reviews have identified the need for improved patient education regarding the warning signs of maternal complications to reduce preventable deaths. Maternal and child home visiting programs have the potential to deliver this education in communities.

Aims

This study sought to evaluate the baseline provision of warning signs education among home visiting programs in Maryland and to assess the acceptability of and preferences for warning signs education materials among program staff.

Materials and methods

This sequential exploratory, mixed-methods study included qualitative interviews and focus group discussions followed by a web-based survey of all home visiting programs providing early postpartum visits in Maryland.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Callaghan-Koru JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9380880 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature