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2009 CityMatCH Urban MCH Leadership ConferenceRESULTSDifferences in low birth weight and premature birth account for the disparate outcomes. Research toexplain the disparity implicates stress-mediated premature birth, chronic psychosocial stress over thereproductive life course, the influence of social factors, particularly bias, and differences in the quality ofcare received. Of 27 programs identified, 19 (70%) addressed maternal psychosocial stress, 11 (41%)addressed social determinants of health, and 7 (25.9%) addressed healthcare quality improvementmeasures. Three programs emerged as comprehensive models.LIMITATIONSNo single source or collection of sources exists to chronicle of all programs across the nation that seek toaddress the racial disparity in infant death for African Americans. Thus, a limitation of this study is theinability to confirm that this exhaustive review evaluated all models available.CONCLUSIONS/IMPLICATIONSInfant mortality is a significant indicator of a community’s health and social welfare, and remains a focusof the local health community. Social determinants of health are a significant initiator of disparities thusindicating the need for a clinical and community collaboration to address the disparity. A comprehensive,health system-based and community-based intervention is necessary to support maternal health, reducepsychosocial stress, and enhance community assets. The Brigham and Women’s Hospital Birth EquityEliminating the Disparity in Infant Mortality in Boston seeks to address these factors associated with thedisparity in infant death and close the gap on these disparate birth outcomes.112
2009 CityMatCH Urban MCH Leadership ConferenceSPARC (Sickness Prevention Achieved through Regional Collaboration)PRIMARY CONTACT:Karen Russell, Masters in DivinityHealth Coordinator for Women's HealthProgramFulton County Health and HumanServices265 Blvd. NE 4th FloorAtlanta, GA, 30312Phone: (404) 730-1682Fax: (404) 335-9451Email: karen.russell@fultoncountyga.govWebsite: www.fultoncountyga.govCATEGORYChronic disease and MCH (Asthma, Diabetes, Obesity)Racial and ethnic health disparitiesFOCUSProgram Policy FocusCO-PRESENTER(S)/AUTHOR(S):Regine Denis, regine.denis@fultoncountyga.gov(Author, Presenter)Christopher Brown,christopher.brown@fultoncountyga.gov(Presenter)Debra DeWitt,debra.dewitt@fultoncountyga.gov (Author,Presenter)Shameika Logan,shameika.logan@fultoncountyga.gov (Author,Presenter)ISSUEThe principal goal of the SPARC (Sickness Prevention Achieved through Regional Collaboration) is toincrease access to preventive health screenings and vaccinations among seniors living in targetedcommunities in Fulton County. To make it more accessible, SPARC uses locations where seniors frequentor otherwise perceive as convenient. Research indicates that nationally, less than 27% of seniors age 50and older are up to date with basic preventive services. While working to increase the number of seniorsreceiving regular and timely preventive health screenings and vaccinations, SPARC also contributestoward efforts to reduce some of the health disparities evident among Fulton County seniors. Forexample, the death rate among black female age 60-74 due to cardiovascular disease is over three timesthat of white female in the same age group.SETTINGSPARC events are held at senior centers, churches, fire departments, and senior housing located in FultonCounty. Seniors who do not access preventive health screenings and vaccinations through a primaryhealth care provider may be more inclined to obtain such services in a setting viewed as convenient, andaffordable.PROJECTSPARC is an ongoing initiative administered through a partnership between the Fulton County HumanServices Department and the Atlanta Regional Commission. SPARC uses a community-based model thatis designed to increase the number of seniors who obtain preventive health screenings and vaccinations.Activities may include:• Tailor local prevention outreach to each community-educating client to practice healthy behaviors113
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