Voices From the Field: Informing Maternal Child Health Navigator Training Through Rural Practice Insights

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Presents a study on Maternal-Child Health (MCH) Navigators' on their perception of their preparedness for providing trauma-informed care, substance use support, and addressing drivers of health in rural Texas communities. Explores MCH Navigators' assessment of the efficacy of their training and real-world experience to prepare them for the maternal health challenges in rural communities.

Sharon L. Dormire, Cassidy S. Doucet, Nydia Garcia, Robin Page

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 17

07/2026

Children and youth · Community health workers · Health disparities · Health workforce education and training · Maternal health and prenatal care · Mental health · Substance use and misuse · Trauma-informed care · Women · Texas