Grants and Contracts Details
Description
The purpose of this project is to implement and evaluate a group prenatal
care program for pregnant, substance abusing women in rural Appalachian Kentucky, entitled
SUPPORT - Supporting Positive Pregnancy Outcomes in Rural Towns. Prenatal care is vital to
the health of mothers and infants alike. However, research shows that rural women, and women
who abuse substances, are less likely to receive prenatal care. Further, exposure to substances in
utero is linked to impaired growth, behavior, and cognitive function. SUPPORT will provide a
culturally-sensitive, 1O-session prenatal care program that includes enhanced prenatal care and
substance abuse-related services. The overall goal of SUPPORT is to enhance educational,
support, and preventive services for rural, high-risk pregnant women who are using
substances (i.e., alcohol, drugs, and tobacco) through establishment of a group prenatal
care program in Leslie County and Perry County Kentucky~ The objectives are: (1) To
reduce substance use during pregnancy; (2) To improve pregnancy outcomes among substance
abusing women, including increased birth weight and decreased preterm birth rates; and (3) To
understand and improve the psychosocial well-being of pregnant women and their families.
Fifteen women between 16 and 24 weeks gestational age and currently using substances,
including alcohol, tobacco, illicit or prescription drugs, will participate in a prenatal care group
in each county for a total of30 participants. We will evaluate the success of the program by
examining the following measurable outcomes: birth weight and gestational age in comparison to
statewide norms, reductions in/cessation of substance use, reductions in/cessation of tobacco use,
and number of prenatal care visits. The SUPPORT program will contribute to improving the
overall health of mothers and children alike, while reducing documented health disparities
among residents in rural areas.
Status | Finished |
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Effective start/end date | 3/1/07 → 12/31/08 |
Funding
- March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation: $24,680.00
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