Barriers to Health Care Among Pregnancy-Associated Overdose Deaths in Six States

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Authors

Sarah Blake · Atlanta Research and Education Foundation

Chloe M. Barrera · Atlanta Research and Education Foundation

Margaret Master · Atlanta Research and Education Foundation

Autumn Watson · Atlanta Research and Education Foundation

Christine Cooper · Atlanta Research and Education Foundation

Susanna L. Trost · Atlanta Research and Education Foundation

Ashley Smoots

Abstract

Review of pregnancy-associated overdose deaths from six states identified major barriers to care and missed treatment opportunities. The MMRC recommendations, including improved care coordination, expanded resources, and practitioner education, are potential strategies to prevent future overdose deaths in pregnant and postpartum individuals.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal and fetal healthcare Reproductive Health and Contraception Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: O&G Open

Volume 3, Issue 2, pp. e160-e160

DOI: 10.1097/og9.0000000000000160

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