Research to improve reproductive health services for care after birth
Ndola Prata, Professor
Public Health
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This research project is focused on improving the lives of Black Birthing people in California. The postpartum period, or care after birth is one of the most important periods during the birthing cycle, yet there are limited resources during that time. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black birthing people are three to four times more likely to die during and after pregnancy in the United States. My research focuses on investigating the needs during this time to 1 year post-delivery in order to improve the models of care during care after birth. The study comprises of in-depth interviews and design workshops to attain information to analyze the needs of Black individuals to help prevent maternal mortality. The long-term purpose of the study is to improve the standards of care during the postnatal period and provide recommendations from individuals who actually use these services.
Role: Specific tasks and learning outcomes:
URAP students will partner with a GSR and Professor Prata to 1) conduct literature reviews 2)conduct administrative tasks at team meetings 3) assist with instrument design, 4) help with design workshops 5) conduct transcription from interviews and 6) contribute to data collection and analysis efforts
Learning outcomes include: 1) in-depth exposure to the development of a research project and interviews, 2) understanding of current postpartum needs, 3) exposure to research administration and protocols, 4) data collection experience, and 5) data analysis experience.
This Postpartum Study values equity and inclusion, and highly encourages students from different backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply.
Qualifications: Essential: 1) Strong communication and writing skills as well as attention to detail, 2) Strong initiative and willingness to accept and act on feedback, 3) Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Ideal but not required: 1) Interest in reproductive health and/or issues of equity for birthing people.
Day-to-day supervisor for this project: Renee Clarke, Staff Researcher
Hours: 6-8 hrs
Off-Campus Research Site: Open to hybrid options: both on and off campus
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