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PRAMS survey: about one‑in‑five birthing people report home‑visiting or doula support; 16% report home visiting services
Summary
Washington Department of Health officials told the advisory committee that state PRAMS data (phase 9) show roughly 20% of surveyed birthing people reported home visiting or doula support; 16% reported home visiting. The sample is population‑based but subject to self‑report and recall limitations.
Martha Skiles of the Washington State Department of Health presented PRAMS (Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System) phase‑9 data and a population view of receipt of home visiting and doula services.
PRAMS is a population‑based, CDC‑cooperative survey of birthing people linked to birth‑certificate data. Skiles told the committee Washington draws an annual stratified sample (about 2,200–2,400 birthing people) and typically achieves roughly a 50% response rate. "PRAMS or the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System is a joint cooperative project with the CDC," she said.
Key findings presented: - About 1 in 5 respondents reported receiving either home visiting or doula support (about 20%).…
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