Pittsburgh Birth Equity Game

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Pittsburgh Birth Equity Game

Test your knowledge about maternal health and birth equity in Pittsburgh! This engaging quiz covers crucial facts about childbirth experiences, challenges faced by different communities, and the efforts being undertaken to improve outcomes.

Learn about the disparities in birth outcomes among different races.
Understand the impact of social determinants of health on maternal and child health.
Discover local resources aimed at improving pregnancy outcomes.

11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by CaringHeart250

Pittsburgh is one of __ designated Safer Childbirth Cities

Racism and social determinants of health have been highly linked as contributing factors of poor birth outcomes

True

False

Income level and socioeconomic status are factors that can eliminate race as a factor in birth outcomes

True

False

Fetal deaths ___ times more likely among Pittsburgh's Black women compared to White women.

Two

Four

Three

Rates are the same

Maternal mortality is a major public health issue in PA, with a maternal death rate of __ deaths per 100,000 live births

Exposure to air pollution during early pregnancy can effect fetal development and lead to low birth weight

True

False

In Pennsylvania, ___ counties do not have full access to maternity care

24.2%

10%

Compared to other races, Black people are 2 to 3 times more likely to die of a pregnancy related cause

True

False

Healthy Start's resources and programs have both race and income requirements

True

False

Healthy Start provides support to birthing people, and children in need through __ programs and services in their communities

Free

Low cost

Income- based

Sliding scale

Healthy Start's mission is:

To prevent and reduce chronic disease in men and women

To improve the environment

To reduce poor birth outcomes and infant mortality

To ensure that teenagers have the resources to go to college

To improve maternal and child health

To make Pittsburgh a safer city to give birth

Pittsburgh Birth Equity Game

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