作者: Emmanuel A. Anum , Sheldon M. Retchin , Sheryl L. Garland , Jerome F. Strauss
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摘要: Abstract Objectives: The study objectives were to evaluate adequacy of prenatal care and risk for preterm birth among Medicaid clients in Virginia determine if payment method is associated with the birth. Methods: Birth certificate data Commonwealth 2007 2008 linked claims data. Analysis was limited singleton births. Three methods evaluated: private insurance, self-pay, Medicaid. prevalence each level defined by Kotelchuck index assessed method. Unconditional logistic regression modeling used assess association between while controlling known factors. Results: Preterm prevalences (95% confidence interval [CI]) different 7.9% (4.79-8.07) privately insured, 10.1% (9.57-10.60) self-pay group, 10.2% (9.95-10.45) ...