Characteristics of Pregnant Veterans: A Descriptive Retrospective Medical Record Study
Pregnant Veterans experience adverse pregnancy outcomes and pregnancy risks at higher rates than the general population. Maternal morbidity and mortality are indicators of healthcare quality for women. The VA should address pregnancy disparities if they are to remain a national healthcare leader.
Authors
- Deleene S. Menefee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9854-561X)
- Megan Howard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7573-8425)
- Ashley Taylor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4465-6194)
- Tracey Ledoux (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4935-4822)
- Danielle Llaneza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4862-2146)
- Evan Sattem
- M L Hsieh
Institutions
- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (US)
- Baylor College of Medicine (US)
- Menninger Clinic (US)
- Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers (US)
- Houston Health and Human Services Department (US)
- University of Houston (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Military Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usaf520
- Primary Topic
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00