Welcome to MCH Data Connect

The purpose of this website is to provide public health professionals, researchers, policy makers, and students with a comprehensive catalog of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) data sets, interactive tools, and other resources.

For questions, comments, and suggestions related to MCH Data Connect or a specific resource- please email us at mchdataconnect@gmail.com

Please note that some terms you will see on this website are unique to the cataloging service, Dataverse; MCH Data Connect uses them differently. Please reference the User Guide below for a glossary of terms. Please note that interactive tools, datasets, and reports are referred to as “resources.”

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Data Resources

Data resources described in this catalog include data sets, statistics, interactive tables and maps, and databases.

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Topic Folders

On the left side of the homepage, the Topic Folders section provides a list of broad categories included in MCH Data Connect Clicking on a folder (or subfolder) will result in a list of resources that are related to the topic. These folders offer a starting place for your search. You can narrow your search further by performing either of the two searching techniques mentioned below.

Basic Search

Locate the Search Studies highlighted box below. Leave Cataloging Information as the default basic search command. To search, enter the keyword, topic or area of interest in field box (next to Cataloging Information) to obtain a list of resources that apply to your search.

Advanced Search

Click on the Advanced Search link located on the right hand side of the Search Studies box. From the Search Scope drop down lists, choose either Keyword, Abstract, or Geographic Unit (these are the most detailed fields used by MCH Data Connect). If entering Geographic Unit- please enter one of the following: International, U.S. national, U.S. regional, U.S. state, U.S. county, U.S. city.

Accessing Resources

Once the search is completed, a list of resources will appear. The first line provides a brief summary of the resource. To get more information (including producer, background, user functionality, and data sources) about the specific resource, click on the underlined/ blue hyperlinked title. Once the resource description is opened, click on the link that says “Click here to access data from site” to go directly to the resource's web page.

Glossary

Some terms you will see on this website are unique to the cataloging service, Dataverse; MCH Data Connect uses them differently. Please see below for a glossary of terms you will find at this resource catalog. Please note that interactive tools, datasets, and reports are referred to as “resources.”
Terms
Dataverse, the program used to develop MCH Data Connect
Study, resource containing relevant public health data and/or information
Collection, broad categories into which resources have been classified
How to Cite, used as the resource title by MCH Data Connect
Study Global ID, unique code given to each resource
Producer, the agency or entity that produces and maintains the resource
Deposit Date, date when resource was added to MCH Data Connect
Provenance, will always be MCH Data Connect
Abstract and Scope, contains resource summary and geographic unit information
Abstract, summary of the resource
Background, information about the purpose and development of the resource
User Functionality, what users can do with the data (i.e. download, customize charts)
Data Notes, information about data sources, years and samples (if applicable)
Abstract Date, month and year that resource was added to MCH Data Connect
Keyword, specific variables, topics, or words that the resource addresses/encompasses
Geographic Unit, level at which data is available
Title, name of specific resource
Keyword Vocabulary, “link:” clicking on “link” will take user to an external website related to the keyword term.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases Surveillance
Apr 21, 2011
2009, "Sexually Transmitted Diseases Surveillance", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/RL11Z5, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can view and download reports, figures and tables on sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and sexually transmitted infections (STI) in the United States. Background Sexually Transmitted Diseases Surveillance is an annual report done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) annually to track trends and statistics regarding sexual...
School Health Policies and Programs Study
Apr 21, 2011
2009, "School Health Policies and Programs Study", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/K2F7SD, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can gather data and information on all topics related to school health and student wellness. Background The School Health Programs and Policies Study (SHPPS) is part of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. SHPPS is a survey designed to assess policies and pr...
State Legislation Database on Native American Issues
Apr 21, 2011
2009, "State Legislation Database on Native American Issues", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/YQPARJ, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can search legislation regarding Native American issues. Topics include: cooperative agreements, economic development, education, health and human services, and voting issues. Background The State Legislation Database on Native American Issues is maintained by the National Conference of State Legislatures. This database allows users to track...
State and Local Area Integrated Telephone Survey (SLAITS)
Apr 21, 2011
2009, "State and Local Area Integrated Telephone Survey (SLAITS)", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/B69IXS, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can download public-access datasets regarding topics such as: health insurance coverage, access to care, child well-being , utilization of services, and health status. Background The State and Local Area Integrated Telephone Survey (SLAITS) was developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) of the Centers for Disease Control an...
FoodNet- Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network
Apr 14, 2011
2011, "FoodNet- Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/QKFVS7, Harvard Dataverse, V1
Users can access information about the burden and trends in foodborne disease in the United States. Background The FoodNet- Foodborne Disease Active Surveillance Network is a collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control, 10 Emerging Infection Program Sites, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Da...
School Health Database
Apr 14, 2011
National School Boards Association (NSBA), 2009, "School Health Database", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/M0XH5R, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can search for sample policies, practices, and articles addressing health issues affecting schools and students. Topics include: asthma, school health programs, food safety, STIs, healthy eating, physical activity, sexual orientation, and teen pregnancy, among others. Background The School Health Database is maintained by the National School...
Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity Legislation Database
Apr 14, 2011
2011, "Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity Legislation Database", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/VZUADO, Harvard Dataverse, V3
Users can search for current food policy and obesity legislation filed by Congress, states, and select cities and counties. Topics include but are not limited to obesity prevention, physical activity, nutrition, food access, school nutrition, and weight bias. Background The Legislation database is maintained by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and O...
Pew Hispanic Center
Apr 13, 2011
2009, "Pew Hispanic Center", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/HJJU8Y, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can download data and reports regarding the experience of Latinos in the United States. Users can also interact with maps to view population trends over time. Background The Pew Hispanic Center website contains reports and datasets regarding the experience of Latinos in the United States. Topics include, but are not limited to: homeownership,...
National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS)
Apr 13, 2011
2009, "National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS)", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/UX2FPT, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can download reports, tables, and the data sets to gain understanding on tobacco use among youth in the United States. Background The National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is used to measure progress towards the Healthy People 2010 goal of reducing tobacco use among yout...
Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System (PedNSS)
Apr 13, 2011
2009, "Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System (PedNSS)", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/N5PUA1, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can download data tables regarding nutrition indicators and statistics of low-income children. Background The Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System (PedNSS) is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). PedNSS provides information on nutrition-indicators and the nutritional status of low-income children in the United Stat...
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