The 2007 Los Angeles Mommy and Baby Study: A Multilevel, Population-Based Study of Maternal and Infant Health in Los Angeles County
Joint Authors
Chao, Shin M.
Wakeel, Fathima
Herman, Dena
Higgins, Chandra
Chow, Jessica
Sun, Stacy
Lu, Michael C.
Shi, Lu
Source
Advances in Preventive Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-12-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
In order to comprehensively examine the risks and resources associated with racial-ethnic disparities in adverse obstetric outcomes, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the University of California, Los Angeles, joined efforts to design and implement the 2007 Los Angeles Mommy and Baby (LAMB) study.
This paper aims to present the conceptual frameworks underlying the study’s development, highlight the successful collaboration between a research institution and local health department, describe the distinguishing characteristics of its methodology, and discuss the study’s implications for research, programs, and policies.
Methods.
The LAMB study utilized a multilevel, multistage cluster design with a mixed-mode methodology for data collection.
Two samples were ultimately produced: the multilevel sample (n = 4,518) and the augmented final sample (n = 6,264).
Results.
The LAMB study allowed us to collect multilevel data on the risks and resources associated with racial-ethnic disparities in adverse obstetric outcomes.
Both samples were more likely to be Hispanic, aged 20–34 years, completed at least 12 years of schooling, and spoke English.
Conclusions.
The LAMB study represents the successful collaboration between an academic institution and local health department and is a theoretically based research database and surveillance system that informs effective programmatic and policy interventions to improve outcomes among LAC’s varied demographic groups.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chao, Shin M.& Wakeel, Fathima& Herman, Dena& Higgins, Chandra& Shi, Lu& Chow, Jessica…[et al.]. 2014. The 2007 Los Angeles Mommy and Baby Study: A Multilevel, Population-Based Study of Maternal and Infant Health in Los Angeles County. Advances in Preventive Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034357
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chao, Shin M.…[et al.]. The 2007 Los Angeles Mommy and Baby Study: A Multilevel, Population-Based Study of Maternal and Infant Health in Los Angeles County. Advances in Preventive Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034357
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chao, Shin M.& Wakeel, Fathima& Herman, Dena& Higgins, Chandra& Shi, Lu& Chow, Jessica…[et al.]. The 2007 Los Angeles Mommy and Baby Study: A Multilevel, Population-Based Study of Maternal and Infant Health in Los Angeles County. Advances in Preventive Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034357
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1034357