TY - JOUR
T1 - Success of Maternal and Child Health Pipeline Training Programs
T2 - Alumni Survey Results
AU - Fernandes, Priyanka
AU - Wang, Karina
AU - Timmerman, Jason
AU - Reyes, Angela
AU - Holmes, Faye
AU - Olaleye, Omonike A.
AU - Salihu, Hamisu M.
AU - Moerchen, Victoria A.
AU - Belcher, Harolyn M.E.
AU - Copeland-Linder, Nikeea
AU - Noble, Charlotte A.
AU - Vamos, Cheryl A.
AU - Armstrong, Anna
AU - Waters, Catrina R.
AU - Long-White, Deneen
AU - Brown, Claudia
AU - Reddy, Madhavi M.
AU - Kuo, Alice
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2022. The Author(s).
PY - 2022/8/1
Y1 - 2022/8/1
N2 - INTRODUCTION: The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Pipeline Training Program, promotes development of a diverse health workforce by training undergraduate students from underrepresented minorities. We aimed to evaluate the success of this program based on three domains: (1) demographic characteristics, (2) academic and career development, and (3) attitudes towards the field of MCH and the training programs among graduates. METHODS: Three domains of success were determined through a collaborative effort between current program directors and the funding agency project officers. The survey with questions related to the three domains was distributed via an online platform to graduates from seven sites (one former site and six current sites). Data were analyzed and presented utilizing descriptive statistics. RESULTS: The survey was distributed to 550 graduates, 162 responded (37% response rate). Demographically, 78% were female, 54% were Black/African American, 22% were Latinx and 83% did not report any disability. Eighty percent of respondents applied to graduate/professional schools, 67% received admission. Graduates often continued to work in MCH fields (70%). Majority felt confident and knowledgeable in the field (89%) and agreed the faculty were supportive at their training sites (90%). CONCLUSION: The study highlights successes in recruiting from underrepresented minorities, particularly Black/African Americans and first-time college goers in the family into the MCH Pipeline Training Programs. Programs were successful in furthering academic and career development for most trainees. Attitudes towards MCH and the training programs were overwhelmingly positive. Continued support of these programs is critical in addressing health disparities and achieving health equity.
AB - INTRODUCTION: The Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Pipeline Training Program, promotes development of a diverse health workforce by training undergraduate students from underrepresented minorities. We aimed to evaluate the success of this program based on three domains: (1) demographic characteristics, (2) academic and career development, and (3) attitudes towards the field of MCH and the training programs among graduates. METHODS: Three domains of success were determined through a collaborative effort between current program directors and the funding agency project officers. The survey with questions related to the three domains was distributed via an online platform to graduates from seven sites (one former site and six current sites). Data were analyzed and presented utilizing descriptive statistics. RESULTS: The survey was distributed to 550 graduates, 162 responded (37% response rate). Demographically, 78% were female, 54% were Black/African American, 22% were Latinx and 83% did not report any disability. Eighty percent of respondents applied to graduate/professional schools, 67% received admission. Graduates often continued to work in MCH fields (70%). Majority felt confident and knowledgeable in the field (89%) and agreed the faculty were supportive at their training sites (90%). CONCLUSION: The study highlights successes in recruiting from underrepresented minorities, particularly Black/African Americans and first-time college goers in the family into the MCH Pipeline Training Programs. Programs were successful in furthering academic and career development for most trainees. Attitudes towards MCH and the training programs were overwhelmingly positive. Continued support of these programs is critical in addressing health disparities and achieving health equity.
KW - Evaluation
KW - Maternal and child health
KW - Maternal and child health bureau
KW - Pipeline training programs
KW - Success
KW - Undergraduate students
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U2 - 10.1007/s10995-022-03458-7
DO - 10.1007/s10995-022-03458-7
M3 - Article
C2 - 35821359
AN - SCOPUS:85138450713
SN - 1092-7875
VL - 26
SP - 69
EP - 77
JO - Maternal and Child Health Journal
JF - Maternal and Child Health Journal
ER -