Disparities in Prenatal Immunization Rates in Rural and Urban US Areas by Indicators of Access to Care.
Ravneet KaurTimothy CallaghanAnnette K ReganPublished in: The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association (2022)
Pregnant women residing in rural areas more commonly rely on Medicaid to financially support prenatal care but are less likely to have expanded or full access to Medicaid coverage, potentially contributing to disparities vaccine uptake during pregnancy and increased rates of vaccine-preventable disease.