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Intermediate Outcomes

Conceptual Framework for the Black Infant Health Program. Intermediate Outcomes. BIH Activities. INDIVIDUAL Increased health knowledge Increased healthy behaviors Increased empowerment through improved life skills and coping skills

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Intermediate Outcomes

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  1. Conceptual Framework for the Black Infant Health Program Intermediate Outcomes BIH Activities • INDIVIDUAL • Increased health knowledge • Increased healthy behaviors • Increased empowerment through improved life skills and coping skills • Increased receipt of quality medical, social & mental health services • Decreased unplanned pregnancy • Increased social support both for & among the women • Decreased stress by mobilizing resources and services • Improved parenting • Increased bonding between mother & infant • Improved infants’ developmental milestones • COMMUNITY • Increased community and provider knowledge & cultural competence • Increased community partnerships & linkages among service agencies • Decreased stressors in the community through community & provider/agency action • Improved understanding among community and providers of influence of social inequities on health • INDIVIDUAL • Services provided to African-American women, infants, and their families & partners include: • Referrals to medical, social & mental health services • Health education • Social and group support • Identifying resources • Self-advocacy • COMMUNITY • Promote community and provider engagement and advocacy • Educate community and providers about influence of social inequities on health Problem • Poor birth outcomes • Social isolation • Lack of health knowledge • Lack of access to quality health care • Poverty • Racism • Environmental stressors • Maximizing impact of the program (numbers served & effect size) • Lack of cultural awareness and skills among providers Ultimate Goal To improve African American infant and maternal health in California and decrease Black:White health disparities and social inequities for women and infants GUIDING PRINCIPLES 1. Comprehensive and integrated: Address multiple risk factors and use multiple strategies 2. Multi-level: Address individual, community, service systems and societal levels, with empowerment focus 3. Collaborative: Partner with community providers and agencies with similar activities 4. Community-driven: Developed, implemented and evaluated by local communities 5. Evidence-based: Developed from proven or promising strategies; impact is measurable 6. Culturally competent: Designed & implemented in a culturally-competent manner 7. Staff training and professional development: Conducted to ensure the BIH activities are provided effectively DRAFT

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