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Implementation Of A Community Health Worker (Chw) Training Program To Improve Birth Outcomes, Emiko Maruri
Implementation Of A Community Health Worker (Chw) Training Program To Improve Birth Outcomes, Emiko Maruri
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
Background
Those who have been affected by any adverse childhood experience (ACE) have an increased likelihood of poor birth outcomes. These include low infant birth weight, preterm delivery and can even lead to pregnancy loss.
Problem
Latina women have been identified by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as those most affected by ACEs. Further evidence supports those affected by 2 or more ACEs have poor birth outcomes.
Context
For this project, The Save the Children organization in partnership with the University of San Francisco Doctorate of Nursing Practice (USF DNP) students and Community Health Workers (CHWs) of the Central …