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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Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)
Apr 13, 2011
2009, "Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/NI6PWW, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can view reports and fact sheets on topics related to pregnancy and childbirth. Background The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (commonly known as PRAMS) is a joint effort between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health departments. Data is collected on maternal attitudes, behaviors and experiences bef...
National Survey of Latinos
Apr 6, 2011
2009, "National Survey of Latinos", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/UPX9TE, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can download data regarding the experiences and attitudes of Latinos in the United States. Background The National Survey of Latinos was conducted by the Pew Hispanic Center. This survey explores the attitudes and experiences of Latinos in the United States. Survey topics include: attitudes towards immigrants, perceptions of discrimination, l...
National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG)
Apr 6, 2011
2009, "National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG)", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/GWRK3G, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can download data and reports on information related to families in the United States. Topics covered include, and are not limited to: HIV testing, contraception use, fatherhood and teen pregnancy. Background The National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) is part of the National Center for Health Statistics at the Centers for Disease Control and...
National Vital Statistics System (NVSS)
Apr 6, 2011
2009, "National Vital Statistics System (NVSS)", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/AISW0O, Harvard Dataverse, V2
The National Vital Statistics System provides access to public use data files, publishes reports and offers users interactive tools. Background National Vital Statistics System is housed under the National Center for Health Statistics portion of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a joint effort between various governmental agenci...
National Survey of Early Childhood Health
Apr 6, 2011
2009, "National Survey of Early Childhood Health", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/UPUQCO, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can download data regarding the delivery of pediatric care to children under 3 years of age and the promotion of a home environment conducive to young child health. Background The National Survey of Early Childhood Health is a SLAITS survey operated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Center for Health Statist...
HIV/AIDS Statistics and Surveillance
Apr 5, 2011
2011, "HIV/AIDS Statistics and Surveillance", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/8RFRHG, Harvard Dataverse, V1
Users can access population data related to the screening, prevalence, and incidence of HIV and AIDS in the United States. Background The HIV/AIDS Statistics and Surveillance data is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control. Annual reports, fact sheets, slide sets, and basic statistics are available in a variety of formats. Fact sheets are ava...
Federal Aviation Administration Safety Database
Mar 31, 2011
2011, "Federal Aviation Administration Safety Database", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/WFE2MX, Harvard Dataverse, V1
Users can access data related to aviation safety, airline delays, and aviation accidents. Background The Federal Aviation Administration data is maintained by the Aviation Administration of the United States. Data is collected about fatal and nonfatal aviation accidents. User functionality Users can search for specific dates, injury type, and plane...
National Occupational Respiratory Mortality System (NORMS)
Mar 31, 2011
2009, "National Occupational Respiratory Mortality System (NORMS)", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/ZATO3A, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can search this database pertaining to respiratory conditions such as asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, and tuberculosis. Background The National Occupational Respiratory Mortality System (NORMS) is developed and maintained by National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Th...
National Survey of Adoptive Parents of Children with Special Health Care Needs
Mar 31, 2011
2009, "National Survey of Adoptive Parents of Children with Special Health Care Needs", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/N167Q7, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can download data regarding the characteristics and adoption experiences of families of adoptive children with special health care needs . Background The National Survey of Adoptive Parents of Children with Special Health Care Needs is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS...
National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (NSCSHCN)
Mar 31, 2011
2009, "National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (NSCSHCN)", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/ZXYDAA, Harvard Dataverse, V2
Users can download data pertaining to children with special health care needs. Topics include, but are not limited to: health insurance access, care coordination, and the medical home. Background The National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (NS-CSHCN) is a SLAITS survey operated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C...
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