Editorial Comment: A Method for Identifying Positive Deviant Local Health Departments in Maternal and Child Health

Authors

Sharla A. Smith, University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesFollow
Michael A. Preston, University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesFollow
Marylou Wallace, University of KentuckyFollow

Abstract

Improving the well-being of mothers, infants, and children is a vital public health initiative in the United States. Local health departments are designated agents for addressing maternal and child health outcomes. Klaiman and colleagues used a positive deviant (PD) framework in identifying the modifiable activities and approaches for LHDs that contribute to better MCH outcomes.

Recommended Citation

Smith SA, Preston MA, Wallace M. Editorial Comment: A Method for Identifying Positive Deviant Local Health Departments in Maternal and Child Health. Front Public Health Serv Syst Res 2014; 3(2).
DOI: 10.13023/FPHSSR.0302.06