Date of Award
Spring 2022
Degree Type
Thesis
Department
Biological Sciences
Director of Thesis
Mindi Spencer
First Reader
Edena Guimaraes
Second Reader
Edena Guimaraes
Abstract
In this paper, I present a clinical intervention strategy aimed at mitigating infant mortality rates through application of the PRECEDE-PROCEED planning model. These steps involve analyzing the social implications of infant mortality among non-Hispanic black women in the state of South Carolina and identifying contributing factors of preterm birth via a thorough literature review. After concluding that adverse childhood experiences are linked to preterm birth and its contributing factors, I utilize the Health Belief Model to develop a health promotion program titled Empowered Mothers of South Carolina. This program works towards increasing acknowledgment of adverse childhood experiences and implementation of trauma-informed care within the clinical setting.
First Page
1
Last Page
65
Recommended Citation
Hawkinson, Alexandria, "Application of the PRECEDE-PROCEED Planning Model in Designing an Infant Mortality Mitigation Strategy" (2022). Senior Theses. 500.
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/senior_theses/500
Rights
© 2022, Alexandria Hawkinson