Mothers and their Children's Healthcare Experience Study (MatCHES)
Approved: 2022
Collaborators:
- Prof Gita Mishra
- Prof Jenny Doust
- Dr Katrina Moss
- Prof Deborah Loxton
- Dr Lisa Buckley
- Prof Kathleen Baird
- AProf Anthony Herbert
- AProf Seema Mihrshahi
- Prof Annette Dobson
- Prof Craig Olsson
- Dr Ellen Wessel
- Mr Richard Hockey
- AProf Leigh Tooth
- Mr Alemayehu Mekonnen
- Dr Dereje Gedle Gete
- Dr Bec Jenkinson
- Ms Fiona Caristo
- Ms Chen Liang
Synopsis
This study collects new data on the experience of preventive healthcare by mothers (1989-95 cohort) and their children, from before conception, through pregnancy and early childhood. This will generate the new knowledge needed to address issues with the effectiveness and delivery of current maternal and child preventive care. In collaboration with doctors, nurses, and the community, the study will make detailed recommendations to improve preventive healthcare, including for disadvantaged women and children.