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Background <p>Maternal and infant mortality in Indiana remain above national averages, largely due to inequities in healthcare access. This study evaluates a pilot Pop Up Pregnancy &amp; Family Village, a community-based, one-stop-shop model designed to improve maternal and infant health by integrating health and social services.</p> Methods <p>A mixed-methods evaluation guided by the RE-AIM framework (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance) incorporated demographic tracking, vendor service metrics, attendee surveys, focus group, and written feedback.</p> Results <p>The Village reached high-burden zip codes, engaging pregnant individuals and families, though postpartum participation was lower. Vendors reported delivering 299 services, 147 referrals, and 37 enrolled in programs, indicating strong utilization. Attendees expressed satisfaction, trust in providers, and increased confidence in navigating resources. Community feedback highlighted the need for expanded postpartum support, culturally tailored foods, improved event logistics, and wider outreach.</p> Conclusions <p>The Village’s success rested on trust-building, cultural responsiveness, and community ownership. Co-design with local stakeholders ensured services reflected the lived experiences of families facing health disparities. This pilot demonstrates the promise of community-driven interventions to transform care delivery in underserved settings. Future efforts should strengthen postpartum resources, broaden outreach, and improve operations to promote equitable engagement and sustained impact.</p>

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Evaluating the pilot pop up pregnancy & family village: a community initiative to improve maternal and infant health in St. Joseph County, Indiana

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    2026年2月27日

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  • Elizabeth Wood,
  • Yenupini Joyce Adams,
  • Michael Reger,
  • Chukwuemeka Hillary Udeh,
  • Rachael Thumma,
  • Olivia Morris,
  • Sally Dixon

摘要

Background

Maternal and infant mortality in Indiana remain above national averages, largely due to inequities in healthcare access. This study evaluates a pilot Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village, a community-based, one-stop-shop model designed to improve maternal and infant health by integrating health and social services.

Methods

A mixed-methods evaluation guided by the RE-AIM framework (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance) incorporated demographic tracking, vendor service metrics, attendee surveys, focus group, and written feedback.

Results

The Village reached high-burden zip codes, engaging pregnant individuals and families, though postpartum participation was lower. Vendors reported delivering 299 services, 147 referrals, and 37 enrolled in programs, indicating strong utilization. Attendees expressed satisfaction, trust in providers, and increased confidence in navigating resources. Community feedback highlighted the need for expanded postpartum support, culturally tailored foods, improved event logistics, and wider outreach.

Conclusions

The Village’s success rested on trust-building, cultural responsiveness, and community ownership. Co-design with local stakeholders ensured services reflected the lived experiences of families facing health disparities. This pilot demonstrates the promise of community-driven interventions to transform care delivery in underserved settings. Future efforts should strengthen postpartum resources, broaden outreach, and improve operations to promote equitable engagement and sustained impact.