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Displaying records 21 through 40 (53 total).

Mattison DR, Wilson S, Coussens C, Gilbert D, eds.; Board on Health Sciences Policy, Roundtable on Environmental Health Sciences, Research, and Medicine. 2003. The role of environmental hazards in premature birth: Workshop summary. Washington, DC: National Academies Press, 127 pp.

Annotation: This book summarizes a workshop convened on October 2-3, 2001, to look at issues surrounding the impact of environmental exposure on the fetus in the uterus, risks of premature birth, as well as child health and well-being throughout life. In addition the role of social and behavioral factors such as stress, anxiety, depression, drug use, alcohol use, and tobacco smoking is discussed. Chapters include: (1) preterm birth and its consequences, (2) labor and delivery, (3) preterm birth and a brief summary of biological pathways, (4) preterm birth and gene-environment interactions, (5) the social implications of preterm birth, and (6) future directions for research. The book also contains abstracts of 18 relevant articles and references. Three appendices contain the workshop agenda, a list of speakers and panelists, and a list of workshop participants.

Contact: National Academies Press, 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Keck 360, Washington, DC 20001, Telephone: (202) 334-3313 Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373 Fax: (202) 334-2451 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nap.edu Available from the website. Document Number: ISBN 0-309-09065-2.

Keywords: Childbirth, Conferences, Environment, Environmental exposure, Environmental influences, Genes, Labor, Maternal fetal exchange, Maternal health, Maternal mental health, Prematurity, Preterm birth, Research, Substance abusing mothers, Substance abusing pregnant women

Cawthon L, Westra K. 2003. Safe babies, safe moms: Program evaluation. Olympia, WA: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Research and Data Analysis, 72 pp.

Annotation: This report describes the evaluation of the Washington state program Safe Babies, Safe Moms (formerly the Comprehensive Program Evaluation Project, or CPEP) to: (1) develop and implement comprehensive programs for alcohol- and drug-abusing women and their young children, (2) increase the availability of chemical dependency treatment, (3) implement new services called Targeted Intensive Case Management, and (4) enhance housing support services. Report contents include a summary and introduction to the need for the program and its services, client needs and services provided, a program description, methods used for the evaluation, and findings. Survey results and findings are summarized in charts and tables throughout the report and a bibliography is included.

Contact: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Research and Data Analysis Division, P.O. Box 45204, Olympia, WA 98504-5204, Telephone: (360) 902-0707 Fax: (360) 902-0705 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/rda Available from the website.

Keywords: Case management, Drug affected infants, High risk mothers, Housing programs, Program evaluation, State programs, Substance abuse treatment services, Substance abusing mothers, Substance abusing pregnant women, Surveys, Washington, Young children

Hennepin County Community Health Department. 2002. Healthy babies: The provider's role in fetal alcohol syndrome prevention. Minneapolis, MN: Hennepin County Community Health Department, 42 pp.

Annotation: This report summarizes and analyzes information from a study conducted to determine whether health professionals in Hennepin County, Minnesota, discuss alcohol use with women of childbearing age. The report includes the following sections: (1) a model for clinical prevention and intervention, (2) phase one: provider prenatal alcohol screening survey, (3) phase two: provider focus group research, (3) summary, and (4) a call to action. A reference list is also included. Four appendices include the prenatal alcohol screening survey, selected survey results, coding schemes for variables in multiple regression analyses, and a prenatal care provider focus group discussion guide.

Contact: Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department, 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415, Telephone: (612) 348-4111 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://hennepin.us/hsphd Available from the website.

Keywords: Alcohol use during pregnancy, Fetal alcohol effects, Fetal alcohol syndrome, Focus groups, Health personnel, Intervention, Minnesota, Pregnancy, Questionnaires, Research, Substance abusing pregnant women, Surveys

Wenzel S, Kosofsky BE, Harvey JA, Iguchi MY, Steinberg P, Watkins KE, Shaikh R. 2001. Prenatal cocaine exposure: Scientific considerations and policy implications. Santa Monica, CA: Rand , 39 pp.

Annotation: This report presents an overview of the current state of knowledge regarding the effects of cocaine on the developing brain of the fetus and offers policy considerations for addressing the issues that arise from cocaine use by pregnant women. Three preventive strategies are outlined; primary (before and during pregnancy), secondary (to identify pregnant women who use drug and minimizing their drug use), and tertiary (to reduce the adverse consequences of substance exposure to children exposed in utero). The report also includes additional sources, and references.

Contact: Rand Corporation, 1776 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90407-3208, Telephone: (310) 393-0411 Fax: 310-393-4818 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.rand.org $10.00, plus shipping and handling; also available from the website. Document Number: ISBN 0-8330-3001-9.

Keywords: Cocaine, Drug affected infants, Drug use during pregnancy, Fetal development, Neonatal addiction, Substance abuse prevention programs, Substance abusing pregnant women

Farmer Y, Cawthon L, Lindsay J. 2001. Comprehensive program evaluation project: Program development and implementation. Olympia, WA: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Research and Data Analysis Division, 73 pp.

Annotation: This report focuses on process evaluation of a comprehensive program in Washington state that seeks to improve the health and welfare of substance-abusing mothers and their children by early identification of pregnant substance abusers, improved access to and coordination of health care services and chemical dependency treatment, and family-focused early intervention services for mothers and their children. The purpose of the report is to describe practices that are demonstrated to be effective and to identify challenges faced during program implementation. Client characteristics, service utilization, and outcome data are also included where available. The report, which includes an executive summary, is divided into the following sections: (1) methods, (2) pilot site descriptions, (3) findings, (4) discussion, (5) conclusion, (6) bibliography, and (7) appendices. Eleven appendices include pilot site description data sources, a pilot eligibility inquiry form, and other relevant information and forms.

Contact: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Research and Data Analysis Division, P.O. Box 45204, Olympia, WA 98504-5204, Telephone: (360) 902-0707 Fax: (360) 902-0705 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/rda Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Child health, Early intervention, Families, Health care services, Maternal health, Pilot projects, Service coordination, Substance abuse, Substance abuse prevention, Substance abusing mothers, Substance abusing pregnant women, Treatment, Washington

Kelley KM. 2001. Saginaw Healthy Start project: Final report. Saginaw, MI: Saginaw County Department of Health, 1 v.

Annotation: This report describes the Healthy Start program in Saginaw, Michigan from 1998-2001 to develop and implement strategies that would impact the high infant mortality rate. Activities including risk reduction screening and referral for domestic violence, substance abuse (smoking, alcohol, and cocaine), parenting skills, high risk sexual behavior for sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS, and male involvement were implemented along with intensive outreach and health advocacy services. Report sections provided are purpose of the project and its relationship to maternal and child health programs, goals and objectives, methodology, evaluation, results and outcomes (positive and negative), publications and products, dissemination of results, future plans and follow-up, and type and amount of support and resources needed to replicate the project. Appendices include data tables, sample forms, surveys, checklists, brochures, handouts, and summary sheets. Two additional appendices include copies of the Saginaw Healthy Start policy and procedure manual and Saginaw maternal and infant health advocacy services Healthy Start manual. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Saginaw Healthy Start Program, Saginaw County Department of Health, 1600 North Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602-3750, Telephone: (989) 758-3807 Web Site: http://www.saginawpublichealth.org

Keywords: Access to health care, Domestic violence, Final reports, Healthy Start, Infant mortality, Local initiatives, Michigan, Parenting skills, Prevention programs, Sexually transmitted diseases, Substance abusing pregnant women

Haack MR, ed. 1997. Drug-dependent mothers and their children: Issues in public policy and public health. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, 335 pp.

Annotation: This book addresses popular myths about profiles of drug-addicted mothers and their children, providing an assessment of the physical, psychological, social, and economic effects of drug exposure on children. A synthesis of the state of knowledge about fetal exposure to illicit drugs is presented by contributors from diverse disciplines. They also describe a comprehensive model for services, public and private resources to deliver those services, and approaches to training personnel. This volume also explores ramifications of public policies for social service and health professionals involved in prevention, treatment, and education. It also examines the implications of legislation such as the 1996 Welfare Reform Bill. The book addresses issues in prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal health care within the legislative, legal, child welfare, and education systems. The appendices provide numerous policy statements, a model statute, and resources for program funding, program development, professional development, and professional education.

Contact: Springer Publishing Company, 11 West 42nd Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10036, Telephone: (877) 687-7476 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.springerpub.com/ Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 0-8261-9630-6.

Keywords: Drug affected children, Drug affected infants, Drug use during pregnancy, Federal legislation, Health services, Pregnant women, Professional education, Public policy, Substance abuse prevention, Substance abusing pregnant women, Welfare reform

Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care. 1997. MOM's Project: Strategy transfer guide—Models that work. Bethesda, MD: Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care, 34 pp.

Brady C. 1996 (ca.). Substance abusing women: The ultimate home visiting challenge—A report on the University of Florida MIC Project Resource Mothers Program. Gainesville, FL: University of Florida, Maternity and Infant Care Project, 23 pp.

Annotation: This report summarizes the history of the first 5 years of the Maternity and Infant Care Resource Mothers Project at the University of Florida. The project was developed as part of a prenatal care delivery system that provides services in several counties. The project offers family-centered, community-based services through paraprofessional home visitors working with preconceptional, pregnant, and postpartum substance-using women. The report provides an overview of the area served; describes the components of the program, the resource mothers, the women served, the results to date, and program costs and benefits; and summarizes the lessons learned. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: University of Florida, Maternity and Infant Care Project, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 15 South East First Avenue, Suite A, Gainesville, FL 32601, Telephone: (904) 392-4491 Contact Phone: (352) 392-4491 $5.00.

Keywords: Community based services, Drug affected infants, Family centered services, Home visiting, Infant health, Maternal health, Outreach, Perinatal care, Prenatal care, Program descriptions, Substance abusing mothers, Substance abusing pregnant women

National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. 1996. Substance abuse and the American woman. New York, NY: National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, 251 pp.

Annotation: This report presents the findings of a study which examined the incidence, prevalence, and impact of substance use by American women. It examines how the use of substances presents more health risks to women than to men; and it considers the origins, patterns, and consequences of women's using substances whether they are illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, or prescription drugs. The report analyzes factors that lead women to seek treatment and examines how treatment programs can be designed to serve them. The report evaluates the risks for women in general and the added risks for women who use substances while they are pregnant and for their children. The report identifies areas where more research is needed on this topic and discusses the implications for public health policies.

Contact: National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, 633 Third Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10017, Telephone: (212) 841-5200 Fax: (212) 956-8020 Web Site: http://www.casacolumbia.org/ Available in libraries.

Keywords: Alcohol abuse, Illicit drugs, Infant health, Maternal health, Policy development, Prescription drugs, Public health, Substance abuse, Substance abuse prevention, Substance abusing pregnant women, Tobacco, Women

Laken MP, Hutchins E. 1996. Recruitment and retention of substance-using pregnant and parenting women: Lessons learned. Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 68 pp.

Annotation: This document reports lessons learned by a group of community-based demonstration projects targeting substance-abusing pregnant and postpartum women and their infants. The focus is on recruiting women into programs and retaining them once they are recruited. Information is derived from focus group discussions and comparisons with the published literature where appropriate. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau and the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention]

Keywords: Health care systems, Infants, Service delivery, Substance abusing pregnant women, Systems development

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration, National Institute on Drug Abuse. 1996. National pregnancy and health survey: Drug use among women delivering live births: 1992. Rockville, MD: National Institute on Drug Abuse, ca. 300 pp.

Annotation: This report presents the findings of the National Pregnancy and Health Survey which was taken in 1992 to determine the prevalence of substance abuse among women who delivered live-born babies during a 12-month period. The report includes background information, describes the objectives and design of the survey, and presents and discusses the findings. Data on the following categories are included: overall estimates of substance use any time during the pregnancy, including prior to and during the pregnancy; sociodemographic patterns of use; and for specific substances: any illicit drug, marijuana, cocaine, crack cocaine, alcohol, tobacco, and substances used in combination. The report focuses at length on the design, implementation, and reporting procedures used in carrying out the survey.

Keywords: Alcohol, Cocaine, Crack cocaine, Demographics, Illicit drugs, Marijuana, Perinatal health, Prenatal health, Prevalence, Statistics, Substance abuse, Substance abusing pregnant women, Surveys, Tobacco, Women

U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. 1996. From the source: A guide for implementing perinatal addiction prevention and treatment programs. Rockville, MD: U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, 196 pp. (CSAP implementation guide)

Annotation: This guide describes how to design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive prevention and treatment program for women involved in or in danger of perinatal substance abuse. It is based on experiences of the CSAP Pregnant and Post-partum Women and their Infants (PPWI) demonstration projects. Aimed at teachers, community health workers, and doctors, the guide discusses the mechanics of implementing the program and dealing with clients, not the content of counseling sessions. It includes many references, resource lists, brief guides, and reproducible forms.

Keywords: Alcohol use during pregnancy, Drug use during pregnancy, High risk populations, Infants, Mothers, Pregnancy outcome, Program budgeting, Program development, Program evaluation, Program planning, Smoking during pregnancy, Substance abusing pregnant women, Women

Laken MP, Hutchins E. 1995. Building and sustaining systems of care for substance-using pregnant women and their infants: Lessons learned. Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, 60 pp.

Annotation: This document reports on lessons learned by a group of community-based demonstration projects targeting substance-using pregnant and postpartum women and their infants (PPWI) about the care and delivery of services to this population. Topics covered are case management, building systems of care, and sustainability. Information is derived from focus group discussions and comparisons with the published literature. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau and the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention]

Keywords: Health care systems, Infants, Service delivery, Substance abusing pregnant women, Sustainability, Systems development

Camp JM, Finkelstein N. 1995. Fostering effective parenting skills and healthy child development within residential substance abuse treatment settings. Cambridge, MA: Coalition on Addiction, Pregnancy and Parenting, 173 pp.

Annotation: This report presents the findings on the effects of parent training programs in two Massachusetts urban residential treatment centers for substance-abusing pregnant women. The programs included training and multiple services for the women and their infants while they were in treatment and after their discharge. The report describes the women, changes in their parenting skills and self-esteem, their assessment of the program, the infant's development, follow-up data on a sample of the women, factors that predict program retention, and implications of the findings. The program is one of a group focusing on pregnant and postpartum women and infants (PPWI). [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau and the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention]

Contact: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, 250 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02108 , Telephone: (800) 327-5050 Secondary Telephone: (617) 536-5872 Web Site: http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=eohhs2terminal&L=5&L0=Home&L1=Government&L2=Departments+and+Divisions&L3=Department+of+Public+Health&L4=Programs+and+Services+K+-+S&sid=Eeohhs2&b=terminalcontent&f=dph_substance_abuse_g_about&csid=Eeohhs2 Available in libraries.

Keywords: Children of alcoholics, Children with special health care needs, Detoxification, Drug affected children, High risk children, Massachusetts, Parent education, Parent support services, Parenting, Rehabilitation, Residential programs, Substance abusing pregnant women

U.S. General Accounting Office. 1994. Foster care: Parental drug abuse has alarming impact on young children. Washington, DC: U.S. General Accounting Office, 29 pp.

Annotation: This report reviews the changes in the population of young foster care children from 1986 to 1991 in California, New York, and Pennsylvania. It suggests drug abuse treatment programs for biological mothers and pregnant women, and services to treat the health and developmental problems of drug-exposed children.

Contact: U.S. Government Accountability Office, 441 G Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20548, Telephone: (202) 512-3000 Secondary Telephone: E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.gao.gov Available from the website. Document Number: GAO/HEHS-94-89.

Keywords: Drug affected children, Foster care, Parents, Substance abuse, Substance abuse treatment services, Substance abusing pregnant women

National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health. 1993-. Prevention of perinatal substance use: Pregnant and Postpartum Women and Their Infants Demonstration Grant Program: Abstracts of active projects, FY 19__. Arlington, VA: National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health, annual.

Annotation: This directory describes all 147 demonstration grant projects funded under the Pregnant and Postpartum Women and Their Infants initiative. This program focuses on the development of innovative, community-based models of drug prevention, education, and/or treatment. Most of the projects also provide direct services such as case management, parenting classes, and referrals to drug and alcohol programs. Many of these model programs have developed outreach strategies and community networks of providers. Numerous projects are also involved in training providers and offering prevention education at the community level. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available for loan. Document Number: HRSA Info. Ctr. MCHG031.

Keywords: Directories, Government financing, Model programs, Prevention programs, Substance abusing mothers, Substance abusing pregnant women

Gehshan S. 1993. A step toward recovery: Improving access to substance abuse treatment for pregnant and parenting women. Washington, DC: Southern Regional Project on Infant Mortality, 25 pp.

Annotation: This report describes the findings of a study on barriers that prevent pregnant and parenting women with addictions from accessing treatment. Site visits were conducted in suburban, rural, and urban areas: Fairfax County, Virginia; a 10-county area in Kentucky; Oklahoma City; and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Treatment programs in the South were surveyed by mail. Survey findings produced a profile of women with addiction, access to substance abuse treatment for pregnant women, barriers to treatment for pregnant women and women with children, and factors influencing entry into treatment. Recommendations for policymakers are included. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau and the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services]

Keywords: Access to health care, Southern United States, Substance abuse, Substance abusing pregnant women, Surveys, Treatment

Soman LA, Dunn-Malhotra E, Halfon N. 1993. Perinatal alcohol and drug use: Access to essential services in 12 California counties. Berkeley, CA: California Policy Seminar, 138 pp. (California Policy Seminar research report; CPS brief. 5(6). March 1993)

Annotation: This report and the accompanying brief describe a research project aimed at gathering information on the services available in California for chemically dependent pregnant and parenting women and young drug-exposed children. The project consisted of a literature review and the development of a comprehensive model of care for the target population that reflects consensus among a statewide panel of experts. Surveys were also conducted to identify and assess state and federally funded programs that provide a range of health and social services to a population that might include chemically dependent pregnant and postpartum women and drug-exposed children from birth to age three.

Contact: California Policy Research Center, 1950 Addison Street #203, Berkeley, CA 94720-7410, Telephone: (510) 642-5514 Fax: (510) 642-8793 E-mail: [email protected] The CPS brief is available at no charge; the complete report is available at no charge to state government offices and for $12.00 to all others.

Keywords: Alcohol abuse, Alcohol use during pregnancy, California, Drug affected infants, Perinatal health, Substance abuse treatment services, Substance abusing mothers, Substance abusing pregnant women

Kronstadt D, Green PF, Marcus C, eds. 1993. Pregnancy and exposure to alcohol and other drug use . Rockville, MD: U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, 331 pp.

Annotation: This report focuses on treating alcohol and other drug use in high risk pregnant and postpartum women either by preventing use before it occurs, intervening after the fact, or treating the effects of prenatal alcohol or other drug exposure on drug exposure on newborns. Its examination includes: 1) current philosophies of perinatal addiction, prevention, early intervention, and treatment, 2) a description of the key components of program planning and treatment strategies, 3) a look at the unique needs women in prevention programs, early intervention, and treatment, 4) a look at the barriers to providing effective service, and 5) a look at various approaches at work in the field. Examples in the text are drawn from demonstration programs serving pregnant and postpartum users of alcohol and other drugs. The programs were jointly funded by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention and the U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau.

Contact: U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Rockwall II Building, One Choke Cherry Road , Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone: (240) 276-1660 Secondary Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Available in libraries.

Keywords: Alcohol use during pregnancy, Drug use during pregnancy, High risk groups, High risk pregnancy, Intervention, MCH programs, Postpartum care, Prenatal care, Risk prevention, Substance abuse, Substance abuse prevention, Substance abuse prevention programs, Substance abuse treatment, Substance abuse treatment services, Substance abusing pregnant women

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The MCH Digital Library is one of six special collections at Geogetown University, the nation's oldest Jesuit institution of higher education. It is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under award number U02MC31613, MCH Advanced Education Policy with an award of $700,000/year. The library is also supported through foundation and univerity funding. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.