Katie Nisbett

4 days ago | jabfm.org | Melanie Johnson |Nicole Burgess |Kyle Shaak |Katie Nisbett

AbstractPurpose: This study explored gaps and opportunities in preconception care with a focus on determining whether modifiable preconception care indicators are associated with preterm births. Methods: This retrospective case-control study explored prepregnancy data of patients ≥18 years old who delivered preterm (cases) versus full term (controls) between June 1, 2018, and May 31, 2019, at a health care network in Pennsylvania.

1 month ago | jabfm.org | Melanie Johnson |Nicole Burgess |Kyle Shaak |Katie Nisbett

Case-Control Studies Counseling Pennsylvania Preconception Care Pregnancy Pregnancy Outcome Preterm Birth Primary Health Care Retrospective Studies Introduction The United States ranks low among developed nations when it comes to maternal and infant mortality, with poor maternal outcomes continuing to rise.1,2 The preterm birth rate is rising, with 1 in 10 babies in the United States born prematurely.3 It is the second leading cause of infant mortality,3 and it is a major cause of infant...