SMJ // Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Rise in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Rate Is Associated with Increase in Buprenorphine Prescription Numbers

Objectives: Southern Appalachia is a region of the United States that is disproportionately affected by the opioid epidemic and by increasing rates of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). NAS rates increased approximately 400% between 1999 and 2012. Buprenorphine prescriptions written to treat opioid use disorder also increased dramatically. The present study...

Posted in: Pregnancy26

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CME Article: Current Clinical Practice Patterns in Total Vaginal Hysterectomy

Objectives: There are no data on current surgical practice patterns for benign total vaginal hysterectomy (TVH) despite recently published guidelines. The objective was to determine gynecologic surgeon practice patterns regarding TVH perioperative interventions and to assess adherence to clinical practice guidelines. Methods: A survey to assess TVH practice patterns was...

Posted in: Obstetrics and Gynecology59

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Patient Acceptance of Primary Care Behavioral Health in a Resident Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic

Objectives: Primary care behavioral health (PCBH) is a patient care model in which a behavioral health consultant (BHC) works alongside the primary care provider to address behavioral components of health conditions. PCBH is well received in the primary care setting; however, little is known about acceptability of the service among...

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Real Time, Remote, and Recorded: Medical Student Experiences with Smart Glasses in Obstetrical Simulation

Objectives: The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic generated the need for a teaching tool for enhancing remote education and evaluation of medical trainees. Smart glasses are being explored as a hands-free teaching tool for teleconferencing with hands-on demonstrations in addition to livestreaming capability. We wanted to understand the efficacy of such...

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CME Article: Survey of COVID-19 Vaccine Attitudes in Predominately Minority Pregnant Women

Objectives: Despite recommendations for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination during pregnancy, some pregnant women are concerned about COVID-19 vaccines and decline to be vaccinated. This study focuses on attitudes in a sample of mostly minority pregnant Hispanic and Black women that may influence vaccine hesitancy. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey...

Posted in: Infectious Disease117 Pregnancy26

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Comprehensive Review of Hypertensive Disorders Related to Pregnancy

Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy is a common complication during pregnancy that affects approximately 10% of pregnancies and is responsible for nearly 14% of maternal deaths worldwide. It affects the mother and the fetus simultaneously, sometimes putting the health of the mother and the fetus at odds with each other. It...

Posted in: Hypertension7 Pregnancy26

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Open Access: Mediation Analysis of Maternal Smoking, Gestational Age, and Birth Weight on the Texas–Mexico Border

Objectives: Published data on the indirect effect of maternal smoking on birth weight as mediated by gestational age in Hispanic populations are lacking. Our goal was to conduct such a mediation analysis using data from El Paso County, Texas. Methods: El Paso County is located on the US−Mexico border. A...

Posted in: Pregnancy26 Family Planning & Reproductive Health12

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Association of Health Insurance with Contraceptive Use and Interpersonal Quality of Contraceptive Care in the Southeast United States

Objectives: Health insurance remains an important dimension of contraceptive access. This study investigated the role of insurance in contraceptive use, access, and quality in South Carolina and Alabama. Methods: The study used a cross-sectional statewide representative survey that assessed reproductive health experiences and contraceptive use among reproductive-age women in South...

Posted in: Family Planning & Reproductive Health12

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A Survey of Louisiana Pediatricians’ Approach to Parenting Teens and Adolescent Reproductive Health

Objective: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that pediatricians provide a medical home for adolescent parents, and this study sought to determine pediatricians' compliance with this recommendation within the context of other adolescent reproductive health services provided. Methods: An Internet-based survey was administered to Louisiana pediatricians. The survey contained 17...

Posted in: Family Planning & Reproductive Health12

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Women’s Health Provider Perspectives on Reproductive Services Provision in the Veterans Health Administration

Objectives: Women veterans are a fast-growing population in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and ensuring reproductive service availability is a VHA priority. As such, we sought to explore barriers and facilitators to VHA reproductive service provision across a catchment area from women’s health providers’ perspectives. Methods: We performed a mixed-methods...

Posted in: Family Planning & Reproductive Health12

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