Open AccessThe Massachusetts Racial Equity Data Road Map: Data as a Tool Toward Ending Structural Racism
Author(s) -
Susan E. Manning,
Antonia M Blinn,
Sabrina Selk,
Christine F. Silva,
Katie Stetler,
Sarah Stone,
Mahsa M. Yazdy,
Monica Bharel
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of public health management and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.771
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1550-5022
pISSN - 1078-4659
DOI - 10.1097/phh.0000000000001428
Subject(s) - racism , equity (law) , health equity , racial bias , data science , criminology , computer science , sociology , political science , law , gender studies , health care
In 2015, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) adopted a Title V maternal and child health priority to "promote health and racial equity by addressing racial justice and reducing disparities." A survey assessing staff capacity to support this priority identified data collection and use as opportunities for improvement. In response, MDPH initiated a quality improvement project to improve use of data for action to promote racial equity.