Publications by authors named "D McLaurin-Glass"
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- - Racial and ethnic disparities in maternal mortality rates in the U.S. highlight the urgent need for improved maternity care quality and safety for all women, particularly in the southeastern region.
- - This project aims to test the effectiveness of pre-conception counseling with father involvement in community settings, focusing on enhancing cardiovascular health outcomes before and during pregnancy.
- - The study involves assessing community needs, conducting a pilot program, and evaluating the implementation of counseling to identify and address barriers, with the goal of creating sustainable public health strategies to reduce maternal health issues.
Introduction: Racial/ethnic disparities in maternal mortality rates represent one of the most significant areas of disparities amongst all conventional population perinatal health measures in the U.S. The alarming trends and persistent disparities of outcomes by race/ethnicity and geographic location reinforce the need to focus on ensuring quality and safety of maternity care for all women.
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