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Community survey: Help shape reporting on Wisconsin's Black mortality crisis

Cap Times health and policy reporter Erin McGroarty is investigating Black infant mortality in Wisconsin with the support of a national fellowship from the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism. We want this reporting to reflect the experiences, concerns and ideas of people who are most affected.

If you are a parent, caregiver, family member, birth worker, healthcare provider, advocate or concerned community member, we’d appreciate hearing from you.

Content note:

Some of the questions in this survey relate to pregnancy, childbirth, infant health and infant loss. These topics may bring up difficult emotions or memories.

You may answer as many or as few questions as you feel comfortable, skip any question, or stop the survey at any time. If you choose to leave your contact information, Erin may reach out to learn more. Completing this survey does not mean your story will be published. We will always talk with you first about how your information could be used and discuss your preferences beforehand.

Thank you for considering sharing your experiences.
1.Which of the following best describes you? (Select all that apply)
2.Do you currently live in Wisconsin?
3.What is your ZIP code?
4.What experiences, if any, have you had with pregnancy, childbirth, infant health or infant loss in Wisconsin that influence your perspectives on the issue of Black infant mortality?
5.Have you or has someone close to you experienced challenges during pregnancy, childbirth or during your baby’s first year?
6.What helped you feel supported during pregnancy, childbirth or after your baby was born?
7.What barriers or challenges did you experience? Examples might include access to care, transportation, insurance, communication with providers, racism or discrimination, mental health support, housing or something else.
8.What do you think people misunderstand about Black maternal and infant health in Wisconsin?
9.What questions do you think journalists should be asking about Black infant mortality?
10.Are there organizations, programs, community leaders or healthcare providers doing work that deserves more attention? Please identify them.
11.Is there anything else you want people to know about this issue?
12.Would you be willing to speak with reporter Erin McGroarty about your experience?
13.If "yes" or "maybe," please enter the best way(s) to contact you:
14.If you entered a phone number, would you prefer a phone call or a text?
15.If we contact you, how would you like your story to be handled?
16.Is there anything we didn’t ask that you think is important?
17.What is your race or ethnicity? Select all that apply.
18.What is your gender?