The Lifecourse Perspective Theory as a strategy for improving Maternal Mortality in Georgia
Document Type
Presentation
Presentation Date
5-2023
Abstract or Description
Background: Maternal mortality and morbidity outcomes in Georgia are among the highest in the United States, with women of color experiencing higher rates of morbidity and mortality compared to their White counterparts. Public health policies such as Medicaid expansion have been suggested as one method for improving maternal mortality. In addition, the Life Course Perspective or Theory approach to maternal and child health suggests a complex interplay of biological, behavioral, psychological and social protective factors contributes to health outcomes across the span of a person’s life.
Methods: Using the Lifecourse Theory Perspective/Theory along with current maternal health policies the presenters will share how interventions at various stages would improve maternal health outcomes, specifically reducing maternal mortality in Georgia.
Anticipated Results: Specific common risk factors for maternal mortality across the lifespan will be identified and recommendations for how public health can address these risk factors for reducing maternal mortality will be addressed.
Conclusion: Using the Lifecourse Perspective/Theory to address maternal mortality will be an important strategy for health care to improving maternal health outcomes
Sponsorship/Conference/Institution
Georgia Public Health Association Annual Conference
Location
Jekyll Island, GA
Recommended Citation
Chopak-Foss, Joanne, Alisha Riggins.
2023.
"The Lifecourse Perspective Theory as a strategy for improving Maternal Mortality in Georgia."
Department of Health Policy and Community Health Faculty Presentations.
Presentation 305.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/hpmb-facpres/305
Additional Information
Georgia Southern University faculty member, Joanne Chopak-Foss co-presented The Lifecourse Perspective Theory as a strategy for improving Maternal Mortality in Georgia in the Georgia Public Health Association Annual Conference, May 2023.