Women
Current Projects
Effect of Travel Distances on Access to Obstetric Care and Birth Outcomes in Rural Communities
Research center:
Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis
Funder:
Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP)
Topics:
Maternal and child health,
Physicians,
Women
This study will assess whether the availability of obstetric providers in rural areas is sufficient to meet the need for obstetric care by measuring the distance patients must travel to obtain prenatal care and delivery and by examining health outcomes related to labor and delivery.
Racial and Rural Differences in Cervical Cancer Screening Practices
Research center:
South Carolina Rural Health Research Center
Funder:
Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP)
Topics:
Health promotion and disease prevention,
Minority health,
Women
The purpose of this study is to describe and compare racial and rural differences in cervical cancer screening practices using data from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey. The findings will inform policies to increase appropriate access to quality cancer-preventive services.
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