Learning More

 02/17/25

Learning More

    I wanted to write about our discussion in class today. I am so grateful to get a more multicultural view of the world. I was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky and still live here. I have never lived anywhere else. I travel to Daytona Beach, Florida, once or twice a year and that's about all. Hence, my worldly view is quite small. I am always appreciative when I can expand my understanding of the world I live in. 

    I was shocked to learn that parts of Nigeria think, politically, in similar ways to parts of Kentucky. The talk today made me feel more connected to other cultures. 

    I learned that there is a program in parts of southern India that pay mothers for prenatal care visits, appointments, getting their tubes tied, antenatal care visits, etc. This program is very interesting to me because we know incentives are a powerful motivator. I would like to see how this program would work in the States, maybe funded through and offered via Medicaid. 

    I also learned about vital statistics reporting via smartphones and the Text For Life program. In some African countries, we specifically mentioned Nigeria, vital statistics reporting is lacking. To corroborate this issue, the smartphone program was created. GBV, births, deaths, and emergencies can be reported. Village or tribal chiefs/leaders/elders can be recruited to spread awareness about reporting and help boost reporting around their community. This can improve maternal and child mortality data recording. 

    Understanding the world around me is important to broaden my knowledge base. 

Reducing Maternal and Newborn Deaths (ReMiND) Project is a smartphone app provided to community health care workers to be more effective when caring for pregnant women during home visits
Source: Mobile App Used for Prenatal Care in India Proven Effective


    I wanted to include this photo to highlight other programs used to improve maternal and child health/wellbeing/care. 

I am excited to learn more and research other programs,

Molly

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