Maternity Care Deserts in the US

JAMA Health Forum. 2023 Jan 6;4(1):e225541. doi: 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2022.5541.

Authors

Andrea Sonenberg¹, Diana J Mason²

Affiliations

¹ College of Health Professions, Lienhard School of Nursing, Pace University, New York, New York.
² Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement, School of Nursing, George Washington University, Washington, DC.

PMID: 36633853
DOI: 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2022.5541

No abstract available

Plain language summary

This JAMA Forum discusses community models of perinatal care, workforce challenges, and policies to reduce maternity deserts.

MeSH terms

Female
Humans
Maternal Health Services*
Obstetrics*
Pregnancy
Rural Health Services*