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Impact Of Long-Term Doula Services On Maternal And Fetal Health Outcomes In Women In Treatment For Opioid Use Disorder, Saloni Parikh, Meghan Gannon, Phd, Msph

Phase 1

This study analyzed the impact of doula services on maternal and fetal health outcomes in pregnant women seeking treatment for opioid use disorder. Understanding the impact of doula services is critical in reducing inequities in health outcomes experienced by this vulnerable population. Retrospective and prospective data was collected from surveys, focus groups, and maternal and infant birth data from 100 women in treatment for opioid use disorder, with fifty utilizing doulas and fifty not utilizing doulas. Standardized data abstraction of quantitative and qualitative measures were collected into an SPSS database and Nvivo, respectively, and analyzed using SPSS. Measures of importance …

Exploring Political Awareness And Civic Engagement Among Women Utilizing Mater Services, Cathy Lu, Meghan Gannon, Phd, Msph

Phase 1

Introduction: High levels of civic engagement by United States citizens sustains the integrity of the democratic system. Health organizations, such as The Maternal Addiction Treatment Education and Research (MATER) program, are in a position to help marginalized voting-eligible individuals overcome barriers to voting.

Methods: The target population was women utilizing MATER services. The study design consisted of a survey collecting data including demographic information, political engagement, perceived barriers, and interest in future advocacy. Following the survey, participants were offered more voting resources.

Results: One hundred percent of participants reported utilizing public assistance. Forty-eight percent reported a social network as their …