Pierce, Erica Naomi
(2024)
The Impact of Maternal Care Deserts on Racial Disparities in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy.
Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.
Abstract
Examining racial disparities in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy within maternal care deserts is crucial for addressing systemic inequities in maternal healthcare. Maternal care deserts refer to geographic areas with limited access to prenatal and obstetric services, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. Racial and ethnic minorities often face higher rates of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy which can lead to severe complications for both the mother and baby. By focusing on these disparities within care deserts, we can identify the intersecting factors that contribute to adverse outcomes including socioeconomic challenges, inadequate healthcare infrastructures, and systematic racism. Understanding these dynamics is essential for developing targeted interventions that improve access to quality maternal care, reduce health disparities, and enhance maternal and infant outcomes.
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| Item Type: |
Other Thesis, Dissertation, or Long Paper
(Master Essay)
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
| Creators/Authors: |
| Creators | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID  |
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| Pierce, Erica Naomi | enp36@pitt.edu | enp36 | |
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| Contributors: |
| Contribution | Contributors Name | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID |
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| Committee Chair | Brown-Podgorski, Brittany | brb239@pitt.edu | brb239 | UNSPECIFIED | | Committee Member | Mendez, Dara | ddm11@pitt.edu | ddm11 | UNSPECIFIED |
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| Date: |
21 May 2024 |
| Date Type: |
Completion |
| Submission Date: |
25 April 2024 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
45 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Public Health > Health Policy & Management |
| Degree: |
MPH - Master of Public Health |
| Thesis Type: |
Master Essay |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
maternal care deserts, racial disparities |
| Date Deposited: |
21 May 2024 14:56 |
| Last Modified: |
21 May 2024 14:56 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/46284 |
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