Effects of Rurality and Distance to Care on Perinatal Outcomes over a 1-Year Period During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Examines how rurality and/or distance to care impacts perinatal outcomes such as pre-eclampsia, preterm labor, neonatal intensive care, birth weight, and more. Analyzes outcomes from 2,497 patients during the COVID-19 pandemic period of May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021, with results broken down by distance to care and metropolitan, micropolitan, or rural location.

Pratyusha V. Bujimalla, Kimberly A. Kenne, Haley A. Steffen, et al.

Journal of Rural Health, 40(3), 520-530

2024

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Access · COVID-19 · Children and youth · Health disparities · Maternal health and prenatal care · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Women