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Poll shows gap between parent views and expert assessments of the quality of U.S. child care
Cost and availability of child care are major challenges for parents For immediate release: Monday, October 17, 2016 Boston, MA – A new NPR/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation/Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health poll suggests a major gap…
Tracking progress on maternal and child survival goals
A series of papers that look at how far nations have come toward meeting Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5 to reduce child mortality and improve maternal health was published September 12, 2016 in the open access journal…
Many births in Africa taking place at low-quality health facilities
Study calls into question recent global efforts to reduce maternal and infant deaths by urging women to deliver babies at local primary care facilities For immediate release: Friday, September 23, 2016 Boston, MA – More than 40% of…
Maternal depression significantly higher in low- and middle-income countries compared with wealthier countries
Boston, MA – Mothers in low- and middle-income countries experience high rates of depression during pregnancy and following the birth of their babies, according to a new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public…
Study finds induced labor not associated with risk for autism spectrum disorders
For immediate release: July 25, 2016 Boston, MA – Induction of labor appears not to be associated with increased risk of autism spectrum disorders in children in a large new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of…
Startup targets HIV drug resistance in developing countries
June 15, 2016— A low-cost test for HIV drug resistance developed at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health could help clinicians in developing countries more quickly determine the best antiretroviral (ARV) drug for their patients. The researchers behind…
Obstetric Emergency Drills Training Kit aims to reduce deadly complications
The Maternal Health Task Force (MHTF) at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health released a new Obstetric Emergency Drills Training Kit online June 2, 2016. The manual and accompanying video and other materials aim to help healthcare…
Many U.S. families considering pregnancy don’t know Zika facts
Four in 10 among general public mistakenly believe Zika virus infection in women likely to harm future pregnancies For immediate release: March 29, 2016 Boston, MA – Many people in U.S. households where someone is pregnant or considering…
Sri Lanka’s low maternal mortality rate represents ‘success story’
In South Asia, where countries have often struggled with high maternal mortality rates, Sri Lanka stands out for its relatively low numbers of maternal deaths. In Sri Lanka, the maternal mortality ratio (MMR)—the number of maternal deaths per…
Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy may raise child’s MS risk
Children of mothers who are low in vitamin D during early pregnancy may be at greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in adulthood compared to children with mothers who have higher vitamin D levels, according to a…