Racial disparities in pregnancy options counseling and referral in the US South.
Kristin NobelAlina A LukeWhitney S RicePublished in: Health services research (2022)
Clinical interactions surrounding pregnancy confirmation provide critical opportunities to discuss options, coordinate care, and mitigate risk, yet are susceptible to systemic bias. These findings add to limited evidence around pregnancy counseling and referral disparities. Ongoing assessment of pregnancy counseling and referral disparities can provide insight into organizational strengths or the potential to increase structural equity.