Maternal and Infant Behavioral Health and Nutrition: Incentives and Mobile Technology in Community Settings
Health incentives have been one of the most effective, yet controversial approaches in public health behavioral interventions. This presentation will introduce the general knowledge of health incentives and address common critiques related to the use of incentives for maternal and infant health and nutrition behavioral change.
Yukiko Washio is a maternal and infant health researcher, jointly hired by Christiana Care OBGYN and University of Delaware College of Health Sciences. She is trained in behavioral science focused on maternal and infant health disparity issues. She works on health behavioral issues with socioeconomic disparities including smoking, drinking, drug use, and breastfeeding. Her research efforts are not limited to address specific behaviors but also including examining and addressing psychosocial correlates and infrastructural focus.
The Innovative Discoveries Series, sponsored by the Delaware Clinical & Translational Science ACCEL program and the Christiana Care Value Institute, features informal presentations on topics relevant to current research and healthcare practice, led by knowledgeable and experienced presenters. There are offerings for researchers, healthcare providers, and community members of varying levels of experience.
These free talks are held Fridays at noon at Christiana Hospital but can be viewed from your home or office computer. Earn CMEs by participating in-person or online. Lunch is served and all are welcome to attend.
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Contact Sarahfaye Dolman at sarahfaye.f.dolman@christianacare.org with any questions.