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Racial Disparities in Newborn Drug Testing After Implementation of Question-Based Screening for Prenatal Substance Use.

Alexandra SoosMelissa PlegueAdam DarwicheLauren OshmanChristopher J Frank
Published in: Obstetrics and gynecology (2024)
Implementation of question-based screening for substance use in pregnancy was associated with decreased prenatal urine drug testing but no change in overall newborn drug testing or racial inequities in newborn drug testing for Black birthing people. Further policy efforts are warranted to improve substance use treatment and to eliminate racial inequities in punitive policies such as newborn drug testing and subsequent child protective services reporting.
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