Sociocultural and Geographic Factors Influencing the Health and Development of Young Children in Washington, District of Columbia

Conclusions for PracticeLived experiences voiced by underrepresented parents can potentially inform design of community-centered programing. Policymakers must take into account community strengths and weaknesses during the development of community services. Due to inequities in childhood health outcomes, it is imperative that policymakers receive information from parents to make informed decisions.
Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - Category: Health Management Source Type: research