Buu-Hac Nguyen
Pronouns: She/Her
Research Mentor(s): Alex Peahl, Clinical Lecturer in OB/GYN, National Clinical Scholar
Research Mentor School/College/Department: Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation, National Clinician Scholars Program, Michigan Medicine
Presentation Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021
Session: Session 4 (2pm-2:50pm)
Breakout Room: Room 14
Presenter: 5
Abstract
Prenatal care guidelines have not changed substantially in almost a century. Following COVID-19, many new approaches to prenatal care, including reduced visit schedules and telemedicine, were incorporated into practice. The purpose of this project is to generate the evidence to directly support these new prenatal care guidelines. This presentation will focus on the social and structural determinants of health (SDoH) in prenatal care. Social and structural determinants of health (SDoH) are factors that affect health and health outcomes, such as socioeconomic status, educational status, and exposure to discrimination. Formal attention to SDoH is atypical in standard prenatal care services, prompting the evaluation of prenatal care structure and content. This presentation provides information on the barriers and opportunities to change current prenatal care guidelines in addressing SDoH needs.
Authors: Buu-Hac Nguyen
Research Method: Library/Archival/Internet Research
