The United States has some of the worst maternal health outcomes among high-income countries, as well as major disparities within the country. Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native women in the US are disproportionately affected by adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth, hypertensive disorders, and maternal mortality.
Dr. Mahasin Mujahid, Professor at the School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, joined NINR Director Dr. Shannon Zenk to discuss the role of nursing research in advancing science in this area. Dr. Mujahid presented her work on the social and structural determinants of maternal health and health disparities, as well as risk reduction interventions to address the complex and growing morbidity and mortality concerns.
Dr. Mujahid stressed the importance of inclusive teams, intentional research, and comprehensive solutions in addressing the maternal health crisis. She highlighted her work in California studying neighborhood effects on population health to demonstrate the use of diverse data sources and community partnerships in developing interventions to address maternal health inequities.
Video Highlights
0:00: Dr. Zenk’s Welcome and Opening Remarks
4:01: Introduction of Dr. Mahasin Mujahid
5:51: Presentation Overview (Current Moment, Case Study, Key Principles)
7:27: A Call to Action: Health Equity as a Public Health Crisis
12:21: Trends in Published Research on Racism and Health Equity
15:36: Maternal Health Inequities and Severe Maternal Morbidity
18:04: Key Principle 1: Inclusive Team & Research Approach
20:27: Key Principle 2: Intentional Research
22:36: Severe Maternal Morbidity Trends and Disparities in California
26:26: Roadmap for Neighborhood Health Effects Research
30:48: Rurality and Severe Maternal Morbidity
32:28: Intersectionality and Differential Risk
38:84: Elements of Future Research
39:33: Key Principle 3: Comprehensive Community Driven Solutions
42:18: Q&A and Closing Remarks
