Objectives: This study examined hospital resource use, timeliness of surgical repair of spina bifida (SB), and geographical access to hospital care for infants and children with SB. Methods: This was a retrospective, statewide, population-based st...
ABSTRACTMARIAMA T. FOH. Development of a patient navigator training protocol to promote timely approval for pregnant African American women seeking pregnancy Medicaid coverage prior to 14 weeks’ gestation. (Under the direction of Dr. DEE BALDWIN)P...
Objectives: This study examined prenatal care use among women in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on the West African region. The primary analysis examined variations by individual and national measures of wealth and literacy. Secondary analyses exami...
Access to adequate dental care is a problem in the U.S., particularly for economically disadvantaged individuals. During pregnancy, women are at increased risk of developing adverse oral health conditions, such as periodontitis, which can potentia...
