Less than one third of Americans are aware of the U.S.'s standing in infant mortality compared to other developed countries
The Harris Poll, a Stagwell (STGW) Agency, has released additional data from its second annual State of Maternal Health Report, revealing critical gaps in public awareness and support systems for pregnancy and infant loss in the U.S. Key findings include:
- Less than one third of Americans (29%) know that the U.S. does not have one of the lowest rates of infant mortality among developed countries.
- Less than half of Americans (45%) know that Black and American Indian/Alaska native babies are twice as likely as white babies to die before their first birthday.
- 39% of women who have been pregnant or given birth believe employers should offer the same paid leave for miscarriage or stillbirth as for maternity/paternity leave.
- 14% of women who have been pregnant or given birth state their experience would have been better with support after a miscarriage/stillbirth.
The survey highlights the need for increased awareness, policy changes, and supportive measures for those experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.
Il Harris Poll, un'agenzia di Stagwell (STGW), ha pubblicato ulteriori dati dal suo secondo rapporto annuale sulla salute materna, rivelando lacune critiche nella consapevolezza pubblica e nei sistemi di supporto per la perdita di gravidanza e infante negli Stati Uniti. I principali risultati includono:
- Meno di un terzo degli americani (29%) sa che gli Stati Uniti non hanno uno dei tassi più bassi di mortalità infantile tra i paesi sviluppati.
- Meno della metà degli americani (45%) sa che i bambini neri e nativi americani/alaskani hanno il doppio delle probabilità di morte rispetto ai bambini bianchi prima del loro primo compleanno.
- Il 39% delle donne che sono state incinte o hanno partorito ritiene che i datori di lavoro dovrebbero offrire lo stesso congedo retribuito per aborto o natimortalità come per il congedo di maternità/paternità.
- Il 14% delle donne che sono state incinte o hanno partorito afferma che la loro esperienza sarebbe stata migliore con un supporto dopo un aborto spontaneo/natimortalità.
Il sondaggio evidenzia la necessità di una maggiore consapevolezza, cambiamenti politici e misure di supporto per coloro che vivono la perdita di gravidanza e infante.
La encuesta Harris Poll, una agencia de Stagwell (STGW), ha publicado datos adicionales de su segundo informe anual sobre la salud materna, revelando lagunas críticas en la conciencia pública y los sistemas de apoyo para la pérdida del embarazo y del infantile en los EE. UU. Los hallazgos clave incluyen:
- Menos de un tercio de los estadounidenses (29%) sabe que EE. UU. no tiene una de las tasas más bajas de mortalidad infantil entre los países desarrollados.
- Menos de la mitad de los estadounidenses (45%) sabe que los bebés negros y nativos americanos/alaska tienen el doble de probabilidades de morir antes de cumplir un año en comparación con los bebés blancos.
- El 39% de las mujeres que han estado embarazadas o han dado a luz creen que los empleadores deberían ofrecer el mismo permiso pagado por aborto espontáneo o natimortalidad que por permiso de maternidad/paternidad.
- El 14% de las mujeres que han estado embarazadas o han dado a luz afirman que su experiencia habría sido mejor con apoyo después de un aborto espontáneo/natimortalidad.
La encuesta destaca la necesidad de una mayor conciencia, cambios en las políticas y medidas de apoyo para quienes experimentan la pérdida de embarazo e infante.
해리스 폴(Harris Poll), 스태그웰(Stagwell, STGW)의 기관이 두 번째 연례 모성 건강 보고서에서 추가 데이터를 발표하며 미국 내 임신 및 영아 손실에 대한 공공 인식 및 지원 시스템의 중요한 격차를 드러냈습니다. 주요 발견은 다음과 같습니다:
- 미국인이 29%로, 국가의 발달 중 가장 낮은 유아 사망률을 보이지 않는다는 사실을 알고 있습니다.
- 미국인의 45%는 흑인과 아메리카 인디언/알래스카 원주민 아기가 백인 아기보다 첫 생일 전에 죽을 확률이 두 배라는 것을 알고 있습니다.
- 임신 또는 출산한 여성의 39%는 고용주가 유산이나 사산에 대해 모성/부성 휴가와 같은 유급 휴가를 제공해야 한다고 믿고 있습니다.
- 임신 또는 출산한 여성의 14%는 유산/사산 이후 지원이 있었다면 자신의 경험이 더 나았을 것이라고 말합니다.
조사는 임신 및 영아 손실을 겪고 있는 사람들을 위한 의식 향상, 정책 변화 및 지원 조치의 필요성을 강조합니다.
Le Harris Poll, une agence de Stagwell (STGW), a publié des données supplémentaires de son deuxième rapport annuel sur la santé maternelle, révélant des lacunes critiques dans la sensibilisation du public et les systèmes de soutien pour la perte de grossesse et de nourrisson aux États-Unis. Les principales conclusions incluent :
- Moins d'un tiers des Américains (29%) sait que les États-Unis n'ont pas l'un des taux les plus bas de mortalité infantile parmi les pays développés.
- Moins de la moitié des Américains (45%) sait que les bébés noirs et amérindiens/alamérindiens ont deux fois plus de chances de mourir avant leur premier anniversaire que les bébés blancs.
- 39% des femmes qui ont été enceintes ou ont donné naissance estiment que les employeurs devraient offrir le même congé payé pour une fausse couche ou une mortinaissance que pour un congé de maternité/paternité.
- 14% des femmes qui ont été enceintes ou ont donné naissance déclarent que leur expérience aurait été meilleure avec un soutien après une fausse couche/mortinaissance.
Le sondage souligne la nécessité d'une prise de conscience accrue, de changements politiques et de mesures de soutien pour ceux qui vivent la perte de grossesse et d'infant.
Die Harris Poll, eine Agentur von Stagwell (STGW), hat zusätzliche Daten aus ihrem zweiten jährlichen Bericht über die Gesundheit von Müttern veröffentlicht, die kritische Lücken im öffentlichen Bewusstsein und in den Unterstützungsstrukturen für Schwangerschafts- und Säuglingsverlust in den USA aufzeigen. Wichtige Ergebnisse sind:
- Weniger als ein Drittel der Amerikaner (29%) weiß, dass die USA nicht eine der niedrigsten Raten von Säuglingssterblichkeit unter den entwickelten Ländern haben.
- Weniger als die Hälfte der Amerikaner (45%) weiß, dass schwarze und amerikanisch-indianische/alaskanative Babys eine doppelt so hohe Wahrscheinlichkeit haben, vor ihrem ersten Geburtstag zu sterben, wie weiße Babys.
- 39% der Frauen, die schwanger waren oder entbunden haben, glauben, dass Arbeitgeber für Fehlgeburten oder Totgeburten den gleichen bezahlten Urlaub wie für Mutterschafts-/Vaterschaftsurlaub gewähren sollten.
- 14% der Frauen, die schwanger waren oder entbunden haben, geben an, dass ihre Erfahrung mit Unterstützung nach einer Fehlgeburt/Totgeburt besser gewesen wäre.
Die Umfrage hebt die Notwendigkeit eines erhöhten Bewusstseins, politischer Veränderungen und unterstützender Maßnahmen für diejenigen hervor, die Schwangerschafts- und Säuglingsverlust erleben.
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New Survey by Stagwell (STGW)'s The Harris Poll Reveals Critical Gaps in Public Awareness and Support Surrounding Pregnancy and Infant Loss in the
"These statistics just graze the surface of such a significant and delicate issue for women, and families, and the lack of support offered to them," expressed Christina Lojek, Research Manager at The Harris Poll. "As someone who has had the unfortunate experience of facing a pregnancy loss and feeling like I was expected to just jump back into normal life like nothing happened, I whole-heartedly believe that things could have been better on many accounts if proper education and support standards were in place."
According to March of Dimes, stillbirth affects about 1 in 160 births in the
The study also highlights an urgent call for policy changes regarding parental leave following the loss of a baby. About 2 in 5 women who have been pregnant or given birth (
Furthermore, there is an overwhelming need for supportive measures post-miscarriage or stillbirth. One in 7 women who have been pregnant or given birth (
During Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month (October), and especially today, these findings are even more unnerving as it is clear there is not enough being done to support these individuals and families through this difficult, grief-filled journey. Sadly, it is evident that the
If you or someone you know has experienced a pregnancy or infant loss, please consider checking out the below resources/information for support.
- https://starlegacyfoundation.org/resources/
- https://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancyandinfantlossmonth
- https://nationalshare.org/
- https://www.thecooperproject.org/pink-and-blue-project
- https://www.pushpregnancy.org/resources
Survey Method:
The 2024 State of Maternal Health survey was conducted online in the
About The Harris Poll
The Harris Poll is a global consulting and market research firm that strives to reveal the authentic values of modern society to inspire leaders to create a better tomorrow. It works with clients in three primary areas: building twenty-first-century corporate reputation, crafting brand strategy and performance tracking, and earning organic media through public relations research. One of the longest-running surveys in the
Contact:
Christina Lojek
christina.lojek@harrispoll.com
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SOURCE Stagwell Inc.
FAQ
What percentage of Americans are aware of the U.S.'s standing in infant mortality compared to other developed countries?
How many women believe employers should offer equal paid leave for miscarriage/stillbirth as for maternity/paternity leave?
What percentage of women stated their pregnancy/birth experience would have been better with support after miscarriage/stillbirth?
How does infant mortality rate for Black and American Indian/Alaska native babies compare to white babies in the U.S.?
