Record #:

3387

Author(s):

Herrick, Harry

Abstract:

The Maternal Outreach Worker Program of the N.C. Department of Human Resources seeks to increase early utilization of health care systems by low income and at-risk pregnant women, thereby fostering healthier birth opportunities. Results are mixed.

Source:

SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 103, Mar 1997, p1-9, il, f

Subject(s):

Maternal and child welfare; North Carolina. Dept. of Human Resources

Record #:

25884

Author(s):

Derewicz, Mark

Abstract:

Graduate student Christine Bixiones interviewed Guatemalan mothers on why they buy baby formula rather than breastfeed their babies. Bixiones is now working with maternal-health professionals in Guatemala to teach women about the benefits of breastfeeding and nutrition.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 23 Issue 3, Spring 2007, p44-45, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill--Research; Maternal and child welfare

Record #:

29381

Author(s):

Abstract:

North Carolina routinely collects information on maternal characteristics that are known risk factors for conditions associated with fetal, neonatal and post-neonatal deaths. This report presents a trend analysis of these characteristics over the past decade.

Source:

SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 21, Aug 1981, p1-7, bibl, f

Subject(s):

Public health--Statistics; Child development; Maternal and child welfare

Record #:

29400

Author(s):

Symons, Michael J.

Abstract:

This report provides data and information on maternal characteristics that are known risk factors for conditions associated with fetal, neonatal and post-neonatal deaths in North Carolina. A trend analysis made use of three previous publications which covered birth years 1969-1973, 1972-1976, and 1975-1979, as well as an analysis of 1973-1983 data.

Source:

SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 36, July 1985, p1-9, bibl, f

Subject(s):

Public health--Statistics; Maternal and child welfare

Record #:

29475

Author(s):

Smith, Paige Hall; Avery, Matt; Gizlice, Ziya

Abstract:

This study examined breastfeeding trends over time and identified demographic, maternal, infant, and environmental factors associated with initiation of breastfeeding and duration over eight weeks in North Carolina. The results provide a method for monitoring changes in breastfeeding and helps identify groups that could benefit from additional education, support or services.

Source:

SCHS Studies (NoCar RA 407.4 N8 P48), Vol. Issue 142, June 2004, p1-11, il, bibl, f

Subject(s):

Maternal and child welfare; Infants (Newborn); Breastfeeding