Integrating the Built and Social Environment into Health Assessments for Maternal and Child Health: Creating a Planning-Friendly Index

Xi Wang, Jennifer Whittaker, Katherine Kellom, Stephanie Garcia, Deanna Marshall, Tara Dechert and Meredith Matone
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Xi Wang: PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 2716 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
Jennifer Whittaker: PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 2716 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
Katherine Kellom: PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 2716 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
Stephanie Garcia: PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 2716 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
Deanna Marshall: PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 2716 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
Tara Dechert: PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 2716 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA
Meredith Matone: PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 2716 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 24, 1-18

Abstract: Environmental and community context earliest in the life course have a profound effect on life-long health outcomes. Yet, standard needs assessments for maternal and child health (MCH) programs often overlook the full range of influences affecting health in-utero and early childhood. To address this, we developed a methodology for assessing community risk in MCH based on six domains integrating 66 indicators across community, environment, socioeconomic indicators, and MCH outcomes. We pilot this methodology in Pennsylvania, and share examples of how local governments, planners, and public health officials across the geographic spectrum can integrate this data into community planning for improved maternal and child health.

Keywords: social determinants of health; maternal and child health needs assessment; child friendly communities; planning for maternal and child health (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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