Identifying Mechanisms Underlying Ethnic Inequalities in Birth Outcomes

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

There are significant ethnic inequalities in birth outcomes in Australia however the mechanisms underlying the relationships are unclear. This is important to investigate if improvements in outcomes for all women and babies are to be achieved. This study will identify potential mechanisms underlying the ethnic inequalities in Victoria. This work will inform clinical practice guidelines with the goal of improving health outcomes for women and their babies from different ethnic groups.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 01-01-2018

Funding Scheme: Early Career Fellowships

Funding Amount: $316,893.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

epidemiology | ethnicity | maternal health | obstetrics | perinatal