Question:
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I need to conduct a maternal and infant needs assessment to identify social determinants of health affecting maternal and infant health outcomes. I cannot identify a specific tool for gathering this data, are you familiar with an available tool or would you be able to help with formulating such a tool?
I need to conduct a maternal and infant needs assessment to identify social determinants of health affecting maternal and infant health outcomes. I cannot identify a specific tool for gathering this data, are you familiar with an available tool or would you be able to help with formulating such a tool?
Answer:
I do not have a specific tool to share, nor are we in a place to consult with you to develop one. I recommend that you contact someone in a local college or university that focuses on maternal and child health. They can be a great resource that can help you and your organization in the long term.
That said, the resources with the CTB Assessing Community Needs and Resources (https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/assessment/assessing-community-n...) might be all you need to complete this work yourself. Check out Section 1 -- Developing a Plan, Section 7 -- Developing Needs Assessment Surveys, and some of the other related materials within that chapter to aid in the process.
Question Date: Fri, 03/29/2024