Beyond the Nursery: Unraveling Maternal and Neonatal Factors Associated With NICU Admissions in Nevada (2015–2021)

Overview This project focuses on investigating the relationship between maternal medical conditions, socioeconomic factors, and NICU admission levels among Medicaid beneficiaries in Nevada. Approach: •A retrospective analysis was conducted using linked data from the Birth Registry and Nevada Medicaid Claims from 2015 to 2021. •Infant records were analyzed using univariate and bivariate statistical methods, with a significance level set at 5%. •Logistic regression models were used to examine associations between maternal characteristics and NICU admission levels. Key Objectives: •Analyze NICU admission trends among Medicaid beneficiaries. •Identify maternal health risk factors linked to NICU admissions. •Examine neonatal characteristics influencing NICU admissions.