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Using spatial Bayesian models to estimate associations between structural racial discrimination and disparities in severe maternal morbidity

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  • Darville, Jasmin A.
  • Campbell, Katherine
  • Stanhope, Kaitlyn K.
  • Kendall, Alexis
  • Carter, Sierra
  • Kramer, Michael R.
  • Zhang, Ran
  • Boulet, Sheree L.

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The United States maternal health crisis is especially profound in Georgia, disproportionately affecting Black birthing people. In Georgia, 35% of all births are to Black-identifying people, with rates of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) significantly exceeding national averages.

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  • Darville, Jasmin A. & Campbell, Katherine & Stanhope, Kaitlyn K. & Kendall, Alexis & Carter, Sierra & Kramer, Michael R. & Zhang, Ran & Boulet, Sheree L., 2025. "Using spatial Bayesian models to estimate associations between structural racial discrimination and disparities in severe maternal morbidity," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 371(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:371:y:2025:i:c:s0277953625002618
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2025.117932
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