Comprehensive Analysis of Racial Differences in Comorbidities and Prenatal Care Among Pregnant Women
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• Research highlights that women of color face significantly higher risks of pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality.¹
• Factors contributing to these disparities include: 2,3
• Access to healthcare
• Health literacy
• Education level • Community support
• Prenatal care plays a pivotal role in mitigating these risks by educating women on healthy lifestyles and identifying those at high risk for complications. 4
• Determining patient satisfaction with their prenatal care could greatly contribute in defining a link between prenatal care services and maternal-fetal outcomes. 4
Publication Date
5-2025
Keywords
pregnancy, morbidity, mortality
Disciplines
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Recommended Citation
Owusu R, Wharton KR. Comprehensive analysis of racial differences in comorbidities and prenatal care among pregnant women. Poster presented at: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Embark Capstone Colloquium; 2025 May; Rochester Hills, MI.
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The Embark Capstone Colloquium at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI, May, 2025.