Reproductive genetic services in rural Oklahoma.
The system of reproductive care as it relates to genetic services for women in rural Oklahoma is addressed. Description of reproductive services and genetic reproductive services for rural women is described and barriers to accessing reproductive genetic care are identified. The barriers and any progress that has been made in breaking these barriers will be described under four general categories: (1) financial barriers; (2) system capacity barriers; (3) organizational practices and atmosphere of services, and (4) cultural, personal and other system barriers.
Maternal and Child Health Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma City 73117-1299.
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Coffman
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Kinney
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Shissler
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Leuthard
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DePersio
D003469:Culture; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D005820:Genetic Testing; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D007348:Insurance, Health; D008484:Medicaid; D009825:Oklahoma; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D012424:Rural Population; D014481:United States