Omowale, Serwaa S.
(2021)
Black Infant Mortality Disparities in the United States.
Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.
Abstract
Infant mortality is the death of an infant before the first birthday and is considered a measure of the health of a population. Due to medical advances and maternal and childcare interventions, infant mortality has declined in the United States. However, the disparity between Black and White infant mortality rates is a persistent public health issue. The Black infant mortality rate is two times the rate of White infants based on the most recent available data. This paper reviewed the social-historical context of Black maternal health, explored the empirical literature on risk factors associated with adverse birth outcomes, and outlined strengths and limitations of research methods examining Black infant mortality. Lastly, the paper offers recommendations for interventions and action steps for public health professionals to work towards birth equity.
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Other Thesis, Dissertation, or Long Paper
(Master Essay)
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Contributors: |
| Contribution | Contributors Name | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID  |
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| Thesis advisor | Terry, Martha | materry@pitt.edu | materry | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Jarlenski, Marian | marian.jarlenski@pitt.edu | marian.jarlenski | UNSPECIFIED |
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| Date: |
31 August 2021 |
| Date Type: |
Completion |
| Number of Pages: |
56 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Behavioral and Community Health Sciences |
| Degree: |
MPH - Master of Public Health |
| Thesis Type: |
Master Essay |
| Refereed: |
No |
| Date Deposited: |
31 Aug 2021 12:56 |
| Last Modified: |
31 Aug 2021 12:56 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/41671 |
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