Cassondra J Marshall, Ashley Nguyen, Stephanie Arteaga, Erin Hubbard, Marna Armstead, Sayida Peprah-Wilson, Starr Britt, Monica R McLemore, Anu Manchikanti Gomez
PURPOSE: In an effort to address persistent inequities in maternal and infant health, policymakers and advocates have pushed to expand access to doula care. Several states, including California, now cover doula services through Medicaid. As coverage expands, research on the impact of doula care will likely increase. To develop best practices for research, it is critical to engage community doulas, clients, and other key stakeholders. DESCRIPTION: Our overarching goal was to build capacity for future doula- and client-centered research on community doula care...
January 24, 2024: Maternal and Child Health Journal