Tackling Black Maternal Health Inequalities Workshop

The evaluation aims to:

• Assess the extent to which HDP Nexus principles have been operationalised.

• Identify key achievements and challenges in implementing the FCPA.

• Evaluate the integration of previous recommendations and associated barriers.

• Provide actionable recommendations and an implementation plan for course correction.

If you agree to take part:

• You will participate in a 45-minute interview, via MS Teams.

• The discussion will follow a semi-structured guide exploring your experience and views related to HDP integration and programme implementation.

• With your consent, the interview may be recorded for accurate note-taking and analysis. All recordings will be securely stored and deleted after use.

Participation is entirely voluntary:

• You may decline to answer any question or stop the interview at any point.

• There are no consequences for choosing not to participate.

• Your decision will not affect your relationship with World Vision or its partners in any way.

• Your responses will be treated with strict confidentiality.

• Data will be analysed anonymously and stored securely by the JRNY Consulting evaluation team.

• No names or identifying information will be included in the final report unless you give explicit permission to be quoted.

• All data will be handled in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and ethical research practices.

• There are no known risks associated with participation beyond those of a routine professional discussion.

• Your participation will help strengthen World Vision’s programming and partnership approaches, contributing to improved outcomes in fragile contexts.

The evaluation will result in:

• A midterm review report with findings on HDP Nexus integration, implementation challenges, and uptake of past recommendations.

• Case studies highlighting good practices and areas for improvement.

• An action plan to support programme adaptations.

• A presentation of key findings to World Vision Ireland and country teams

The workshop will explore five periods related to the early parenthood journey for black mothers, birthing people and their families.  These stages include: before pregnancy (pre-conception), pregnancy, birth, after birth (post-partum), and early specialist care (neo natal). 

• Pre pregnancy or pre-conception stage includes all the planning and health care when you’re thinking about having a baby and getting your body and health ready for a future pregnancy. Health care accessed during this time might include: general checkups with a GP, reproductive health care, nutrition guidance, chronic condition management, mental health support, or genetic counselling (if needed).   

• Pregnancy spans the time period from when you become pregnant until you give birth.  Health care services during this time include prenatal visits, birth planning, blood test and ultrasounds, specialist care (e.g. for gestational diabetes, multiple babies), mental health care, physiotherapy, and prenatal classes to prepare for birth and baby care 

• Birth refers to the stage when your body goes into labour and you give birth to your baby.  Health care accessed during this time might include home birth support, hospital or birth center care, pain management, emergency care, emotional support, and (immediate) post birth checks. 

• After birth (post-partum) covers the time from immediately post-birth through the next six to 12 weeks.  It is the period when your body heals and adjust to life with a new baby. Types of health care you might access during this time include: postnatal check-ups, breastfeeding or lactation support, pelvic floor physiotherapy, mental health care, parent support groups, or visiting nurses.  

• Early specialist care covers all newborn or neonatal care required if a baby was born early or has special health needs.  Types of health care you might access during this time include: neonatal intensive care unit, specialist newborn care, parental support in the NICU, follow up appointment after your baby returns home, and family mental health support.