Disparities in Prenatal Immunization Rates in Rural and Urban U.S. Areas by Indicators of Access to Care

Date
02/2022
Journal
Journal of Rural Health
Description

This study evaluates variations in immunization rates among pregnant women across the urban-rural continuum. Results indicate pregnant women in rural areas more commonly rely on Medicaid to fund prenatal care but are less likely to have full or expanded access to Medicaid. This finding may contribute to immunization uptake disparities.

Center
Southwest Rural Health Research Center
Authors
Ravneet Kaur, Timothy Callaghan, Annette Regan