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Maternal Health Workforce Expansion and Local Childbirths

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This cohort study explores the likelihood of local childbirths in US counties before and after the 2009 expansion of the maternal health clinician workforce via the National Health Service Corps.

Source: JAMA Network Open

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.56775

Authors: Yanlei Ma, Olesya Baker, Fang Zhang, Carrie Cochran-McClain, Anjali Kaimal, Hao Yu

Institutions: Harvard University, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, University of South Florida

Language: English

Topic: Global Health Workforce Issues

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,000

Funders: Pfizer, Florida Department of Health, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities

Award: G2955792359

OpenAlex ID: W7127148331

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