URL 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smTwbLzakkk
Date Developed: April 11, 2024. Source: Maternal and Child Health Bureau; Health Resources and Services Administration. Presenter(s): Yvonne Bronner, ScD, MSPH. Type: Webinar. Level: Introductory. Length: 55 minutes.
Maternal mortality is high in the U.S., and disparities persist. Non-Hispanic Black birthing persons are dying at nearly 3 times the rate of non-Hispanic White birthing persons. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) are uniquely positioned to address this public health crisis, building on historical commitment and demonstrated experience serving the local community, and educating underrepresented students. These students often come from underserved areas with poor maternal outcomes who want to return to their communities to work. MSIs have built trust with their communities and can offer valuable insights to guide research. However, MSIs have historically been underrepresented in federal research funding. In response, HRSA created the Maternal Health Research Collaborative for Minority-Serving Institutions (the MSI Collaborative) to establish a multi-institution research network focused on building the capacity of MSIs to conduct research that addresses disparities in maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health outcomes. xxx
• Describe the maternal mortality crisis in the United States and the impact of racial disparities
• Describe the unique role of HBCUs and other MSIs in understanding and addressing maternal health disparities
• Describe the potential of the MSI Collaborative to contribute to a maternal health research workforce that is more diverse and inclusive
• Discuss the MSI Collaborative’s community-engaged, community-informed, problem-solving research agenda