Homelessness

Childbirth Disparities Associated With Homelessness

Alarmingly, women and families make up the fasted-growing segments of the homeless population. Yet, it remains unclear how homelessness impacts childbirth. This cross-sectional study, published in JAMA Network Open, examined the differences in childbirth delivery outcomes and costs of care for pregnant women experiencing homelessness and those who were not.  The study included 15,029 homeless pregnant women...

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