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Data-gathering systems are needed to track health objectives. One of these systems, the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Survey, is one of the richest sources of data on Maternal Health Behaviors, yet data for American Indians mother is lacking. This is disconcerting due to the relatively high infant mortality rate among American Indians (10.1/100,000) in the Billings IHS Area. The national infant mortality rate is 6.9/100,000, and the Healthy People 2010 goal is 4.5/100,000.
The capacity of the public health system to measure the health of all individuals requires special attention especially in populations that may be difficult to reach. Lack of data among American Indian population leads to continued disparities.
RMTEC is implementing an American Indian PRAMS Pilot study on two of Montana’s reservations in 2009 with the support of the state of Montana. This study will explore innovative techniques to ensure adequate American Indian response rates, ensuring adequate American Indians representation and data quality.
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- Survey packages were sent to new mothers on participating Reservation Communities and “Tickler” reminders mailed out three times. Local field workers from participating Tribes were recruited by Tribal Health Directors and trained to visit the women and implement the survey tool.
- So far, one of the participating Reservation Communities has accounted for 100% of the participating women.
Collaborations:
-Cynthia Helba, Ph.D.
Senior Study Director
Westat
1650 Research Boulevard
Rockville, MD 20850
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