The impact of race on postpartum opioid prescribing practices: a retrospective cohort study

The impact of race on postpartum opioid prescribing practices: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background To identify the association between inpatient postpartum opioid consumption, race, and amount of opioids prescribed at discharge after vaginal or cesarean delivery. Methods A total of 416 women who were prescribed an oral opioid following vaginal or cesarean delivery at a single...

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Main Authors: Tyler R. McKinnish, Adam K. Lewkowitz, Ebony B. Carter, Ashley E. Veade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Race
Racial disparities
Health disparities
Opioids
Narcotics
Postpartum pain
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-03954-8

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