| Titre : | Assessing the effects of welfare reform policies on reproductive and infant health. (1999) |
| Auteurs : | P. WISE ; W. CHAVKIN ; D. Romero ; Center for Population and Family Health. Columbia University. New York City. USA |
| Type de document : | Article |
| Dans : | American journal of public health (vol. 89, n° 10, 1999) |
| Pagination : | 1514-1521 |
| Langues: | Anglais |
| Mots-clés : | Grossesse ; Politique santé ; Etat santé ; Evolution ; Evaluation ; Homme ; Femme ; Nourrisson ; Etats Unis ; Amérique ; Système santé ; Amérique du Nord |
| Résumé : | [BDSP. Notice produite par INIST 8oNER0xn. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. Objectives. The welfare reform law of 1996 marked a historical moment in US policy toward the poor by ending the entitlement to cash assistance, by requiring work, and by establishing time limits. This article examines the potential impact on the health of women and children, the primary recipients of welfare benefits. Methods. The authors outline the reproductive health outcomes most likely to be sensitive to welfare policies, identify indicators that might be used to assess these outcomes, review empirical evidence, and suggest specific methods and data sources. Results. State welfare requirements could improve health outcomes or deter families from Medicaid and food stamps, as well as income support, thus worsening health outcomes. National and state data may prove useful in detecting these effects ; however, new data sources may be required for specific health-related questions. Conclusions. Assessing the effects of welfare policies on reproductive and infant health is possible, although challenging. Reauthorization of the legislation is required in 2002 ; it is essential that the consequences for health be included in the next round of public debate. |
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