U.S. Maternal Morbidity and Mortality trends in Literature: A Metastudy
Maternal morbidity and mortality rates in the United States continues to rise, with a wide range of contributing factors such as mental illness, cardiovascular disease and systemic inequality. This metastudy provides a holistic view of the research that has been published on the issue of U.S. maternal healthcare from 2000-2022. The patterns of publications on specific topics over time can tell us what is perceived as a current major cause by physicians, public leaders, researchers, and the public. A deeper dive into systemic inequality as a cause of maternal morbidity and mortality highlights it as a major contributor to these high rates, but that progress is slowly being made through the implementation of detection and prevention tactics, as well as accessible prenatal programs and care.
- Author (aut): Rettig, Lelia
- Thesis director: Amdam, Gro
- Committee member: Bang, Christofer
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College
- Contributor (ctb): School of Human Evolution & Social Change
- Contributor (ctb): School of Life Sciences