To assist us in organizing the conference, authors must indicate a preference for an oral presentation, poster session, or publication only in the conference abstract compendium. (See description below for more information.) Accepted abstracts will be published in the conference abstract compendium.
ABSTRACTS
Abstracts should be submitted in one of the following two formats - select the format that best fits your information - and must be referenced to a subject category (see list of Subject Categories).
The Data Focus format is most appropriate for the presentation of scientific research, study findings, data analysis, or evaluation outcomes.
These are the components we recommend you include in your abstract.
Background: Description of the problem, program evaluated, significance.
Objectives: Study objectives, the hypothesis to be tested.
Methods: Study design, analytic methods, approach taken.
Results: Specific results in summary form (with appropriate statistical analysis).
Limitations: Limitations of research / study / evaluation findings.
Conclusions/Implications: Discussion, implications (particularly for prevention programs or evaluations), conclusions.
The Program/Policy Focus format is most appropriate for description of programs or other MCH activities including descriptions of community-based programs, discussions of MCH policy or ethics, and models for program evaluation, dissemination and capacity development.These are the components we recommend you include in your abstract.
Issue: Identify the specific problems, needs addressed, or purpose.
Setting: Geographic location, description of where program / activities took place, and intended audience.
Project: Description of the program or model / activities, approach developed / implemented.
Accomplishments/Results: Specific qualitative / quantifiable results or activities in summary form, major accomplishments.
Barriers: Summary of specific barriers encountered and how / whether overcome.
Lessons Learned: Summary of the lessons learned and implications (particularly for prevention programs).
Oral sessions provide an opportunity for conference participants to hear the latest information on a topic from individual presenters on a variety of topics, usually grouped into themes. Oral session abstracts will be accepted individually and combined with other presentations into sessions, typically three per session, by the conference abstract co-chairs. Note: If you and two other colleagues have a great idea for a session, contact Laurin Kasehagen via e-mail at lkasehagen@unmc.edu and pitch your proposal for a session!
The poster session is often the highlight of an afternoon. The conference abstract co-chairs will determine how posters will be grouped once all confirmations have been received. Information on poster size and presentation day / time will be sent to authors after abstracts have been accepted.
IMPORTANT: Please read these instructions carefully and follow the guidelines below when preparing an abstract for submission. If you have any questions about submitting an abstract, please e-mail Laurin Kasehagen (lkasehagen@unmc.edu) or call (402) 561-7523 for assistance.
- Abstract text (the information included in Format I or Format II) may not exceed 500 words.
- Prepare the abstract in Word (.doc) format BEFORE accessing the on-line abstract submission form.
- Before submitting the abstract, please proofread and check spelling / contact information. You will NOT have an opportunity to review your submission prior to publication.
- Define abbreviations and acronyms.
- Use numerals to indicate numbers, except at the beginning of a sentence.
- Explain your results. Do NOT simply state that the results will be discussed.
- Do not include tables or figures in the abstract.
- Complete the abstract submission information (lead and additional author / presenter information).
- Then, copy and paste the abstract into the on-line submission form.
- Finally, make sure that you “hit” the submit button at the end of the abstract text box.
Abstracts will be reproduced as submitted. The conference organizers reserve the right to reject abstracts for publication in the conference abstract compendium if they do not comply with the guidelines / instructions.
The subject categories listed below are the general headings under which abstracts will be reviewed. When submitting your abstract, you should choose the category that best fits the subject area of your abstract. You may select up to two categories.
- Preconception health and health care
- Family planning
- Prematurity/Preterm birth/Birthweight
- Birth defects
- Infant mortality and morbidity
- Child growth, development, preventive care
- Adolescent health/pregnancy prevention
- Men in MCH
- Chronic disease and MCH (Asthma, Diabetes, Obesity)
- Infectious disease and MCH
- Mental health
- Faith and health
- Racial and ethnic health disparities
- Other (specify)
