Research Study2026

Cesarean Section Rates and Mobile Health's Role in Equitable Access to Prenatal Care.

Person-Rennell, Nicole; Rivers, Patrick; Hollister, James; Dinsmore, Alicia; Bratsch, Nicole; Ortiz, Judith; Rundell, Kristen; Lutrick, Karen

Sexual/Reproductive Health
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Authors
Person-Rennell, Nicole; Rivers, Patrick; Hollister, James; Dinsmore, Alicia; Bratsch, Nicole; Ortiz, Judith; Rundell, Kristen; Lutrick, Karen
Journal
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Year
2026
Study design
Retrospective Cohort
Setting
Urban
Population
Women; Low-Income/Uninsured
Outcome domain
Clinical Outcomes
Type of organization
Academic

Abstract

Cesarean section (CS) rates have risen globally. This analysis compares NTSV rates of uninsured patients receiving prenatal care from a mobile clinic to the national target. We calculated an NTSV CS rate of 25.0% among University of Arizona Mobile Health Program prenatal patients, an uninsured and medically vulnerable patient group, similar to the national target of 23.9%. These findings suggest that access to free prenatal care through a mobile health delivery model may contribute to favorable obstetric outcomes among uninsured individuals.

Cite this study:Person-Rennell, Nicole; Rivers, Patrick; Hollister, James; Dinsmore, Alicia; Bratsch, Nicole; Ortiz, Judith; Rundell, Kristen; Lutrick, Karen (2026). Cesarean Section Rates and Mobile Health's Role in Equitable Access to Prenatal Care. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. https://doi.org/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41899665/
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