Details of Award

NERC Reference : NE/X006417/1

Maternal disability and newborn discharge to child protective services (CPS): A mixed-methods study

Principal Investigator:: Dr J J Woodman, University College London, Epidemiology and Public Health
Grant held at:: University College London, Epidemiology and Public Health

ENRIs:: None
Science Topics:: Reproductive and sexual health; Global Health and Medicine; Reproductive health; Health Psychology; Disability and social policy; Social Policy; Social Care; Epidemiology (informatics); Bioinformatics

Abstract:: ESRC:ClaireGrant:ES/P000592/1 As many as one in 8 pregnancies are to women with disabilities, including physical, sensory, and developmental disabilities. These women often face negative attitudes and assumptions by others about their parenting abilities and are at risk of Child Protective Service (CPS) involvement. This project aims to characterize CPS involvement experienced by women with disabilities in pregnancy and shortly after delivery. The project will use routinely collected administrative health data to estimate the risks of newborn discharge to CPS among mothers with versus without disabilities. Previously collected interview data with mothers with disabilities will also be analysed to understand how CPS involvement in pregnancy and shortly after delivery impacts their experiences of perinatal health care. Many mother-infant separations are preventable through targeted and timely intervention. This study will generate data to inform accessible, tailored services and supports for mothers with disabilities at risk of CPS involvement in the perinatal period.

Authorised funds only

This grant award has a total value of £12,833

Exception - Other Costs
£12,834

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