SMJ articles in the category "Alabama"

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Abortion Stigma as a Barrier to Mifepristone Use among Obstetrician-Gynecologists in Alabama for Early Pregnancy Loss

Objectives: The objective of our study was to identify and characterize barriers to mifepristone use among obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYNs) for early pregnancy loss in a southern US state. Methods: In this qualitative study, we conducted semistructured interviews with 19 OB-GYNs in Alabama who manage early pregnancy loss. The interviews explored participants’…

Posted in: Alabama 4

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Therapeutic Error Calls Among Older Adults Reported to a Regional Poison Control Center in Alabama

Objectives: Although Americans aged 65 years and older account for only 13.0% of the population, they consume one-third of all prescription medications each year. Increased life expectancy, age-related deterioration in health, and polypharmacy lead to a significant risk of potential medication errors. National Poison Data System studies have evaluated the…

Posted in: Alabama 4 epidemiology 36 older adult 4 poison control centers 4

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CME Article: Teen Driving Behaviors in a Rural Southern State

Objectives: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers. Alabama ranks fourth in the United States for teen crash fatalities. We sought to describe risky driving behaviors among teens in the rural areas of the state’s most populous county. Methods: A questionnaire was adapted from the Youth…

Posted in: Alabama 4 Rural 17 seatbelts 2 teen driving 2 texting 2

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Factors Associated with Delayed Initiation of HIV Medical Care Among Infected Persons Attending a Southern HIV/AIDS Clinic

Background: Despite the proven benefits conferred by early human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnosis and presentation to care, delays in HIV medical care are common; these delays are not fully understood, especially in the southern United States. Methods: We evaluated the extent of, and characteristics associated with, delayed presentation to HIV…

Posted in: access 5 AIDS 7 Alabama 4 health care 5 HIV 30
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