A number of professional societies evaluate the scientific accuracy of materials. The degree to which directors rely on such services or on other means of verifying accuracy is unknown. No research reported to date addresses the effectiveness of any educational materials in relation to low birth weight. The high importance placed on demonstrated effectiveness indicates an urgent need for research to define what content, timing, and methods of prenatal education improve outcomes. In addition to price, consider potential savings realized by reducing risk of low birth weight and attendant costs of NICU and other salvage technologies.
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It was ranked equally by larger and smaller centers. Ranked 11th by directors of smaller centers. As the cultural diversity of the nation increases, cultural relevance of health information gains importance because cultural factors influence acceptance of information.9 Content that ignores or runs counter to the reader's experience and culturally held beliefs invites disregard. For example, a friend of mine wants to know when health information materials will stop showing all Black people with hair like broccoli. This one deserves higher ranking.