Abstract Purpose of Review Disparities in health outcomes are a well documented and
worrisome part of our health care system. These disparities persist in spite of, and are …

The social determinants of health (SDH) are known to differentially impact outcomes from
many noncommunicable diseases; however, their potential role in low back pain (LBP) is …

Abstract Study Objective To examine the extent to which socioeconomic status, mental
health, and substance use are associated with teenage pregnancies in Southwestern …

Background Rates of preterm birth are substantial with significant inequalities.
Understanding the role of risk factors on the pathway from maternal socioeconomic status …

Background Women with disabilities are increasingly becoming pregnant, and growing
evidence suggests maternal disability may be associated with increased risk for perinatal …

Objective There has been an unprecedented rise in infant mortality associated with
deprivation in recent years in the United Kingdom (UK) and Republic of Ireland. A healthy …

There is growing evidence that rural and racial disparities and social determinants of health
(SDOH) impact adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) and overall maternal mortality in the …

Background The adverse pregnancy outcomes caused by teenage pregnancy are major
public health problems with significant social impact. While China is the most populous …

Background Previous studies have not synthesized existing literature on the lived
experiences of pregnant and parenting adolescents (aged 10–19) in Africa. Such evidence …

Although most studies show that adolescent pregnant women are at a higher risk for
adverse birth outcomes, there has been limited research examining this relationship in …