The Central Valley Health Policy Institute is conducting a study, SOLARS, to learn more about the prevalence of preterm birth in Latina/Hispanic mothers. In partnership with the UCSF Preterm Birth Initiative, the study will look at the impact of stress, anxiety and racism – as well as resilience and coping – on preterm birth among pregnant Latina/Hispanic women who live or work in Fresno County and are 22 weeks or less into their pregnancy. In Fresno County, Latina/Hispanic women have a 10.1 percent rate of preterm birth, which is larger than the state average of 8.5 percent. The local work is led by Co-Principal Investigator, Dr. Tania Pacheco-Werner, and Research Assistant, Sonia Mendoza. They are seeking 100 local women, of Latina/Hispanic descent, to take part in the survey, which will also include up to $200 in cash incentive. Surveys can be completed online or in person. 

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