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Open AccessImplementation research priorities for addressing the maternal health crisis in the USA: results from a modified Delphi study among researchers
Maternal health outcomes in the USA are far worse than in peer nations. Increasing implementation research in maternity care is critical to addressing quality gaps and unwarranted variations in care. Implement...
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Open AccessFinancial outcomes after pediatric critical illness among commercially insured families
Critical illness results in subjective financial distress for families, but little is known about objective caregiver finances after a child’s pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) hospitalization. Using statew...
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among reproductive-aged female tier 1A healthcare workers in a United States Medical Center
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Open AccessImplementing immediate postpartum contraception: a comparative case study at 11 hospitals
Immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) is an evidence-based practice, but hospitals face significant barriers to its adoption. Our objective was to examine how organizational context ...
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Mentorship Principles and Practice
Mentorship is defined as a dynamic, reciprocal relationship in a work environment between an advanced-career incumbent (mentor) and a beginner (mentee) aimed at promoting the career development of both. Effect...
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Open AccessChampions in context: which attributes matter for change efforts in healthcare?
Research to date has focused on strategies and resources used by effective champions of healthcare change efforts, rather than personal characteristics that contribute to their success. We sought to identify a...
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Hospital contribution to variation in rates of vaginal birth after cesarean
To determine the influence of delivery hospital on the rate of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).
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Open AccessPopulation-level factors associated with maternal mortality in the United States, 1997–2012
In contrast to peer nations, the United States is experiencing rapid increases in maternal mortality. Trends in individual and population-level demographic factors and health trends may play a role in this cha...
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Open AccessAdvice given by community members to pregnant women: a mixed methods study
Smoking and excess weight gain during pregnancy have been shown to have serious health consequences for both mothers and their infants. Advice from friends and family on these topics influences pregnant women’...
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Open AccessObesity and the receipt of influenza and pneumococcal vaccination: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Obesity is a risk factor for inadequate receipt of recommended preventive care services. The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between increasing body mass index and receipt of influenza a...
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Perinatal Preparation for Effective Parenting Behaviors: A Nationally Representative Survey of Patient Attitudes and Preferences
To characterize patient preferences about parenting preparation during pregnancy and the role of healthcare providers.
