title: Infant mortality, class, race and gender: implications for the health profession.
abstract: The disparity in white and African American infant mortality has not only persisted but increased over time and is not expected to diminish in the near future. This article reviews the theoretical and empirical literature on the constellation of class, race, and gender vulnerabilities on African American life as manifested in infant mortality. Utilizing a public health framework, it provides an overview of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention initiatives within the social work practice domain. Ethnic-sensitive practice perspective for social workers is highlighted and includes empowerment, strengths, Africentric, and advocacy and social action.
authors.affiliation: Department of Social Work, Behavioral & Political Sciences, Prairie View A&M University of Texas, USA.
authors.forename: F O
authors.initials: FO
authors.lastname: Chima
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007226:Infant Mortality; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011253:Pregnancy in Adolescence / Q000517:prevention & control; D011287:Prejudice; D011295:Prenatal Care; D011314:Preventive Health Services; D012923:Social Class; D012947:Social Work; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology