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Thomas Jefferson UniversityJefferson Digital CommonsCollege of Population Health Lectures,Presentations, Workshops Jefferson College of Population Health10-8-2010Prevention, Intervention and Evaluation ofMaternal Child Health Programs and PracticesDiane J. Abatemarco, PhD, MSWThomas Jefferson University, diane.abatemarco@jefferson.eduLet us know how access to this document benefits youFollow this and additional works at: http://jdc.jefferson.edu/hplecturesPart of the Health and Medical Administration Commons, and the Public Health CommonsThis Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Jefferson Digital Commons. The Jefferson Digital Commons is a service of ThomasJefferson University's Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). The Commons is a showcase for Jefferson books and journals, peer-reviewed scholarlypublications, unique historical collections from the University archives, and teaching tools. The Jefferson Digital Commons allows researchers andinterested readers anywhere in the world to learn about and keep up to date with Jefferson scholarship. This article has been accepted for inclusion inCollege of Population Health Lectures, Presentations, Workshops by an authorized administrator of the Jefferson Digital Commons. For moreinformation, please contact: JeffersonDigitalCommons@jefferson.edu.Recommended CitationAbatemarco, PhD, MSW, Diane J., "Prevention, Intervention and Evaluation of Maternal ChildHealth Programs and Practices" (2010). College of Population Health Lectures, Presentations,Workshops. Paper 9.http://jdc.jefferson.edu/hplectures/9Prevention, Intervention and Evaluation of Maternal Child Health Programs and PracticesDiane J. Abatemarco, PhD, MSWSchool of Population HealthThomas Jefferson UniversityFamily Medicine October 8, 2010Maternal Health• Triangulation of chart review data, electronic birth registry & HIV surveillance data to describe zidovudine receipt among HIV-infected pregnant women in New Jersey (Abatemarco, PI)– Conclusions: Only 50% of HIV infected Pregnant women receive ZDV in pregnancy, labor and delivery. Women more likely to receive ZDV if symptomatic w/AIDS. Prenatal care essential to treatment. – Abatemarco DJ, Catov J, Delnevo CD, Costa S & Hausman AJ. Factors related to zidovudine receipt among HIV (Journal of Healthcare for the Poor & Underserved, 8/08 )Maternal Health• Prevalence of tobacco use among pregnant women in New Jersey (Abatemarco, PI)– Baseline for evaluation of tobacco control– Unique use of PRAMS methodology– Conclusions: Approximately 11%of women reported tobacco use during pregnancy, consistent with EBC, smoking in pregnancy was a risk factor for IPV• Estimation of rates of tobacco dependence treatment among ob/gyns & midwives to pregnant women (Abatemarco, PI) – Conclusions: Environmental supports within the office increase rates of tobacco treatment– Abatemarco DJ, Steinberg M, Delnevo C. Midwifes tobacco counseling practices.  Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health, 2007; 52 (5):451-457.Adolescent Health• Project Northland in Split, Croatia (Co-PI, Abatemarco and West) (Funded by AIHA)– Comprehensive needs assessment - CBPR• Youth Risk Behavior Survey, in depth interviews with key stakeholders, meetings with teachers, principals, and parents– 3 year intervention study to prevent early onset of alcohol use among adolescents in country’s 2nd largest city – Experimental design to determine the efficacy of intervention– Community engagement of gov’t, schools, NGOs, & medical orgs Abatemarco DJ and West B.  Project Northland In Croatia: A community-based alcohol prevention intervention.  Journal of Drug Education 2004; 34(2): 167-178.Adolescent Health• Comprehensive Evaluation of Project Northland (Abatemarco, PI) (Funded by the UMDNJ Foundation)– Pre/Post test & focus groups: teachers, parents & students– Conclusions: Awareness raised throughout community, 6 & 7 grades delayed onset, girls delayed more than boys, by 8th grade the students were more sophisticated & curricula was not relevant.– West, B. Abatemarco, DJ.  Results of an International Public Health Partnership Focusing on Adolescent Alcohol Prevention in Split, Croatia.  (Journal of Drug Education, 8/08.)Infant & Child Health• Practicing Safety– Pediatric intervention to prevent abuse & neglect of 0-3 year olds (Co-PI, Abatemarco & Kairys) • YouTube - Toddler Abuse In Car Wash Caught On Tape• http://www.aap.org/sections/scan/practicingsafety/team.htm• http://www.innovations.ahrq.gov/searchResult.aspx?type=&term=abatemarco&groupID=1– 5 year study to determine if complexity scienceprinciples influences pediatric practice change to enhance anticipatory guidance on: maternal depression, crying, discipline, & toilet training.– Comprehensive Evaluation: quantitative & qualitative ethnographic methods (patient pathway, genogram, observation, in depth interviews, surveys, chart review)– Diffusion and sustainablity?2 year post follow-up (focus groups, physician interviews, chart reviews)Practicing Safety -continued– Conclusions: • All practices report increased awareness of abuse and neglect• 4 of 5 practices adopted maternal depression screening & referral• All practices adopted crying, all either discipline or toileting tools– Abatemarco DJ, Kairys S, Gubernick R, Kairys J.  Expanding the Pediatrician’s Black Bag: A Psychosocial Care Improvement Model.  The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety 2008; 34 (2):106-115.Fitwits, MD Implementation Strategy• Feasibility Study– yes we can• Complex Adaptive Systems– Understanding the practice culture • Physician leadership • Active participation• Office Champions• Continuous evaluation feedback– Mid-course correctionsEvaluation Design• Mixed Method Pre/post • Quantitative – Surveys: Physician & parent• Qualitative:– Physician comment cards immediately after visit– Child comment cards• In dept Interviews – w/ physician – w/ parents– Phone interviews w/ parentsResponse rates– Enrolled 50% & 95% physicians– 70% parentsResults - Physicians• Increased time on obesity prevention in visit to 7 mins. • Tool provided easy way to address obesity, decreasing perceived parent barriers id’d from baseline. • Physicians became more empathic to families - they came to understand financial problems that parents face as a barrier to providing healthier food. • Over 40% of physicians used Fitwits MD for more than 50% of visits. • Over 95% of physicians who used Fitwits MD said it increased their comfort & improved their competency with the subject. • 3/4 of physicians who used Fitwits MD reported - greatly reduced barriers identified at baselineResults - Parents• 96% remembered office visit Fitwits discussion• 93% talked about Fitwits at home after office visit — topics rank ordered by frequency of response were: healthy eating/healthy choices, portion control• 80% said their child played Fitwits games at home;• 73% of parents said having the games helped increase discussions at home about obesity prevention, nutrition, exercise & portions• 24% reported used some Fitwits recipes; • 57% noted a family member increased physical activity since Fitwits office visit;• 50% noted a change in types of foods prepared at home• 53% a change in fast food meals served at home• 57% a change in beverages served at home. Other Research…National Children’s Study (NICHD) (Co-investigator Abatemarco) • Co-I - community engagement, recruitment & retention• Adjunct studies: parenting - maternal depression, parenting styles, social networking, PEPP Study (NICHD) (Co-PI Abatemarco)• Co-I - examination of anxiety, optimism, stress & neighborhood factors on prenatal outcomes• Low anxiety = longer gestational age• Catov JM, Abatemarco DJ, Markovic N, Roberts, J. Anxiety, Optimism and Smoking Related to Gestational Age and Infant Birth Weight. (Sept 2010, MCHJ). YASHCN Transition from Peds to Adult Care• Co-I, PI R. Meek, MD Dupont• R18 AHRQ• Submitted….yesterday….• Use of the Chronic Care Model, enhancing HIT, activation of sub specialists, parents and YASHCNCurrent & Future Research• Practicing Safety - dissemination through health care orgs and American Academy of Pediatrics state chapters – 50-100 practices, paired down modules, train-the-trainer, use of existing health care systems (example: VCHIP)– Duke Foundation• R18 - 2011 randomized control trial of Practicing SafetyPilot of new modules2009-10Evaluation & Research2007-2008Seeking Safety/AAP2011Biomedical Study ?Practicing Safety Study2002-2006R18 AHRQ w/PRN 2011Conclusions• Each of these studies points to:– Theoretical foundations of Social Cognitive Theory, the Social Ecological Framework &Complexity Science/Complex Adaptive Systems> • Small changes made reflectively and mindfully will have large impact & more likely to sustain & defuse.• Abuse & neglect are associated with many health outcomes yet little has been  done to intervene and increase parenting skills, style & capacity.• Possible to intervene further upstream during pregnancy…AHRQ• PORTFOLIO – Comparative Effectiveness– Prevention and Care Management– Value– Health Information Technology– Patient Safety– Innovations/Emerging IssuesMechanisms & why AHRQ• R01 vs. R18• Dissertation• Post doctoral• Conference grants• R03 vs. R01• Multilevel interventions, health systems research, RTC, demonstrations…

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