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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2025

Developing a Maternal Health Education and Research Training Program for High School, Pharmacy, and Health Sciences Students.

Grace Olorunyomi, Cecilia Torres, Kennedi Norwood, Lashondra Taylor, Jazmyne Jones, Kimberly Pounds, Kehinde Idowu, Dominique Guinn, Denae King, Veronica Ajewole-Mwema and 2 more

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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12 authors.

Grace OlorunyomiCollege of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX 77004, USA.
Cecilia TorresCollege of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX 77004, USA.
Kennedi NorwoodCollege of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX 77004, USA.
Lashondra TaylorIndependent Researcher, Houston, TX 77004, USA.
Jazmyne JonesCollege of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX 77004, USA.
Kimberly PoundsCollege of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX 77004, USA.
Kehinde IdowuCollege of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX 77004, USA.
Dominique GuinnCollege of Education, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX 77004, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-5717-4293
Denae KingBarbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX 77004, USA.
Veronica Ajewole-MwemaCollege of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX 77004, USA.
Ivy PoonCollege of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX 77004, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0557-2297
Esther OlaleyeCollege of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Texas Southern University, Houston, TX 77004, USA.

Funding

HRSA HHS 5 UR6MC50354-02-00
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Maternal mortality and morbidity are critical health challenges in the U.S., and building the perinatal workforce is a key to providing high-quality maternal medical care and services. Texas Southern University (TSU), home to a Doctor of Pharmacy program, launched the first Maternal Health Education and Research Training (MHERT) program to educate a cohort of high school, pharmacy, and health sciences students. Aiming to raise awareness of maternal health issues, build research skills, and promote action-based solutions. MHERT integrated online self-paced interactive lessons with hands-on research or community projects. Topics included maternal health epidemiology, causes of morbidity and mortality, research methods, literature reviews, and the development of action plans addressing maternal health challenges. Assessment tools included quizzes, open-ended reflection responses, training surveys, and course evaluations. Running from 3 June to 26 July 2024, the program enrolled 22 students. All participants completed both course components. Course evaluations showed strong and consistent satisfaction with the program, with teaching effectiveness rated at 95% and 96% for mid-program and final evaluations, respectively. MHERT enhanced participants' understanding of maternal health, improved research skills, and encouraged community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration. It offers a scalable model to strengthen public health education among high school, pharmacy, and health sciences students.

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Health EducationMaternal HealthCurriculumFemaleHumansTexascommunity engagementmaternal educationmaternal healthresearch training

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PMID40724159
PMCPMC12294244

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