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Olson, Christine M.; Strawderman, Myla S. – Journal of Rural Health, 2008
Context: While food insecurity and obesity have been shown to be positively associated in women, little is known about the direction of the causal relationship between these 2 constructs. Purpose: To clarify the direction of the causal relationship between food insecurity and obesity. Methods: Chi-square and logistic regression analysis of data…
Descriptors: Security (Psychology), Obesity, Females, Pregnancy
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Sontheimer, Dan; Halverson, Larry W.; Bell, Laird; Ellis, Mark; Bunting, Pamela Wilbanks – Journal of Rural Health, 2008
Purpose: This study examines the potential relationship between loss of local obstetrical services and pregnancy outcomes. Methods: Missouri Hospital Association and Missouri Department of Health birth certificate records were used as sources of information. All member hospitals of the Missouri Hospital Association that were located in cities of…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Hospitals, Pregnancy, Social Indicators
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Hughes, Susan; Zweifler, John A.; Garza, Alvaro; Stanich, Matthew A. – Journal of Rural Health, 2008
Context: Pregnant women in rural areas may give birth in either rural or urban hospitals. Differences in outcomes between rural and urban hospitals may influence patient decision making. Purpose: Trends in rural and urban obstetric deliveries and neonatal and maternal mortality in California were compared to inform policy development and patient…
Descriptors: Health Services, Mothers, Hospitals, Pregnancy