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Original Research - Obstetrics

Effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on racial disparities in postpartum visits at a Texas level IV maternal center

Luis Ruiza Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, Temple, Texas, USA
, MD,
Abigail Torresb Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine, Temple, Texas, USA
, BS,
Logan Jepsonc Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, A. T. Still University, Kirksville, Missouri, USA
, BS,
Megan Howellc Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, A. T. Still University, Kirksville, Missouri, USA
, DO,
Alexandra Carlsonb Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine, Temple, Texas, USA
, BS,
Joanna Staceya Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, Temple, Texas, USA
, MD,
Kendall Hammondsd Biostatistics Core, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, Temple, Texas, USA
, MPH &
Michael P. Hofkampe Department of Anesthesiology, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, Temple, Texas, USACorrespondence[email protected]
ORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5749-2849
, MDORCID Icon show all
Pages 582-585 | Received 15 May 2023, Accepted 24 Jun 2023, Published online: 05 Jul 2023

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