Publications by authors named "Mira Persaud"

Objective: To determine the impact of prior gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on perinatal outcomes in a subsequent GDM pregnancy.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 544 multiparous patients with two consecutive pregnancies between 2012-2019, where the second (index) pregnancy was affected by GDM. The primary exposure was prior GDM diagnosis, categorized into medical and dietary management.

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Objectives: Following the 2017 introduction of mifepristone in Canada and both ensuing regulatory changes and increased demand for medication abortion care, Planned Parenthood Ottawa created the Medical Abortion Access Project (MAAP). This study aimed to document outcomes, identify facilitators and barriers, and distill learnings from an initiative that sought to recruit and support primary care clinicians in providing mifepristone/misoprostol in Canada's capital.

Study Design: We employed a multi-methods evaluation strategy that included reviewing MAAP-related documents, evaluating the project log, and conducting in-depth interviews with clinicians at 5 sites.

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Objectives: Although a body of research has focused on violence, disruption, and harassment targeting abortion clinics and clinic staff, little research has explored Canadian abortion patients' experiences with protesters. Through this national qualitative study we aimed to address this gap.

Methods: Between 2012 and 2016, we conducted in-depth interviews with 305 Canadian women who had an abortion in the previous five years.

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