Original research
by
Jarlenski, Marian et al
Release Date
2023
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
Yes
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
Yes
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Urine toxicology testing (UTT) is often performed at the time of labor and delivery for pregnant patients to evaluate substance use. We sought to elucidate associations between race and receipt of UTT and a positive test result among pregnant patients admitted to the hospital for delivery.
Findings/Key points
In this cohort study, Black patients, regardless of history of substance use, had a greater probability of receiving a UTT at delivery compared with White patients and other racial groups. However, Black patients did not have a higher probability of a positive test result than other racial groups
Design/methods
Cohort study with data from EMRs (n=37860)
Keywords
Equity
Sex/Gender
Hospitals
Parents/caregivers
