A Model for Perinatal Health Equity: A Community Health Worker Program in Alabama

Maternal and infant morbidity and mortality in the United States, particularly in Alabama, are unacceptably high and disproportionately affect Black and other marginalized communities. Community health workers (CHWs) are a promising solution to address these disparities by bridging the gap between health care systems and underserved communities. This article describes an ongoing Perinatal CHW Program conducted by ConnectionHealth in Jefferson County, Alabama, that provides wrap-around perinatal care to economically marginalized communities. The ConnectionHealth CHW program is a promising model for addressing maternal/infant health disparities. This article outlines our experience with a Perinatal CHW Program, including a training, mentorship structure, and ongoing assessment strategies that can serve as a model for others aiming to bridge the gap in their own communities.

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Health Equity
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.1177/24731242251380455
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Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
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Abstract

Maternal and infant morbidity and mortality in the United States, particularly in Alabama, are unacceptably high and disproportionately affect Black and other marginalized communities. Community health workers (CHWs) are a promising solution to address these disparities by bridging the gap between health care systems and underserved communities. This article describes an ongoing Perinatal CHW Program conducted by ConnectionHealth in Jefferson County, Alabama, that provides wrap-around perinatal care to economically marginalized communities. The ConnectionHealth CHW program is a promising model for addressing maternal/infant health disparities. This article outlines our experience with a Perinatal CHW Program, including a training, mentorship structure, and ongoing assessment strategies that can serve as a model for others aiming to bridge the gap in their own communities.

Health EquityVol. 9(1)
Florida State University (US), Southern Research Institute (US), Southern Company (United States) (US), University of Alabama at Birmingham (US), Birmingham–Southern College (US), Good Samaritan Foundation (US), Samford University (US)
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