DSW Candidate – ShaCarla Rashid, 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Black Maternal Mortality: An Alternative Approach to Address Structural Racism within Healthcare in the United States
DSW Candidate – ShaCarla Rashid, lCSW-S
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
10:30 AM- 11:45 AM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Description
Black Maternal Mortality: An Alternative Approach to Address Structural Racism within Healthcare in the United States
Black maternal mortality (BMM) is a public health crisis in the United States, with Black women experiencing pregnancy-related deaths at three-times the rate of white women. This disparity is driven by structural racism and implicit bias, necessitating a shift from individual-level solutions to structural and practice-based interventions. This paper integrates findings from a systematic literature review (SLR), a conceptual analysis, and a practice application framework to address BMM through an anti-racist medical education lens.
The practice application paper proposes a comprehensive anti-racist training framework, incorporating structural competency, implicit bias mitigation, and culturally responsive maternal care. This chapter emphasizes community-based learning, patient-centered communication, and institutional accountability to transform clinical decision-making and improve Black maternal health outcomes.
This presentation will introduce participants to a multi-dimensional approach to addressing BMM through medical education reform, healthcare policy changes, and anti-racist clinical practices. These strategies are essential to dismantling racial disparities, fostering equitable maternal care, and advancing reproductive justice in medical practice.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Identify at least 2 systemic factors contributing to racial disparities in maternal health.
- Explain how history of enslavement shapes present day distrust and health inequities.
- Describe how Black feminist theory (BFT) can transform medical education and clinical practice.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)
Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.
Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/22-9/29/25. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.
Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.
Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.
