Navigating geographical disparities: access to obstetric hospitals in maternity care deserts and across the United States
Abstract Background Access to maternity care in the U.S. remains inequitable, impacting over two million women in maternity care “deserts." Living in these areas, exacerbated by hospital closures and workforce shortages, heightens the risks of pregnancy-related complications, particularly in ru...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-05-01
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| Series: | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06535-7 |