Rural and Appalachian Disparities in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Incidence and Access to Opioid Abuse Treatment

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Examines the disparity of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) prevalence in Appalachian and non-Appalachian Kentucky and in comparison to national data. Considers why data from this study may or may not be useful in identifying regional and national trends. Also discusses the challenges of providing substance abuse treatment to pregnant women and Appalachian populations.

Joshua D. Brown, Amie J. Goodin, Jeffrey C. Talbert

Journal of Rural Health, 34(1), 6-13

12/2018

Access · Appalachia · Children and youth · Health disparities · Maternal health and prenatal care · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Substance use and misuse · Women · Kentucky