Comunidad Materna en Utah has received a $372,000 federal grant to identify what barriers may be preventing Latina and Pacific Islander women from using WIC.
TAYLORSVILLE — Over half of Utah women and children who are eligible for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, often referred to by the acronym WIC, aren't enrolled in the program.data showing that only 36% of those eligible for WIC are covered by the program.reduce infant deaths and premature births, improve children's diets and help mothers' maternal health.
Malia Tomasi, a doula of Tongan heritage who's partnering with Comunidad Materna on the grant, said there is a huge gap in data collection about Pacific Islanders and WIC. Tomasi said a barrier for the Pacific Islander community is culturally relevant information and resources about WIC, while Sanchez added another barrier is the misconception that using the program is equivalent to becoming a "public charge." For Latinas living in rural areas, a lack of Spanish-speaking health care workers can also be a big barrier. It's an issue Comunidad Materna has noticed during its work in Delta and one it hopes to continue to explore through the grant.
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