Subject: announcing the availbility of US midwifery data- mostly home birth
I am pleased to announce the availability of data from the MANA
Statistics Project. We have completed review of almost 13,000 records
from late 2004 through the end of 2007. This data was collected
through the online version of the data form (referred to as the 2.0
version) initially used for the CPM 2000 study, published in the BMJ
in 2005.
The form was extensively revised with input from a distinguished
panel of advisors. The resulting 3.0 form version went online in May
2009. From that date, all new pregnancies were prospectively logged
on the new form. Data on those pregnancies that were not completed by
May will be completed on the 2.0 form, the last of which is expected
by the spring of 2010. Once those records are completed by the
midwives, we expect another 10,000 records will become available for
research, spanning 2008-2009. Data is transferred to approved
researchers as .sav files, but other formats are possible.
Applications will now be accepted for research access to 2004-2007
data. We are also accepting applications for access to 3.0 form data
to be collected for prospective studies. To view and download a
Handbook describing the data, the data forms, data review procedures,
the policies and procedures governing access, as well as application
materials, please go to:
http://mana.org/statform.html
I would also like to inform you that I have resigned as the
Administrative Director of the Midwives Alliance DIvision of Research
after 5 years in that position. My place will be taken on an interim
basis by Melissa Cheyney, LM, CPM, PhD. She can be reached at
[log in to unmask] if you have any questions.
Best wishes,
Peggy
Peggy Garland, CNM, MPH
Administrative Director
Division of Research
Midwives Alliance
617 244-6164
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