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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.

Publisher Location

Las Vegas (Nev.)

Publication Date

Spring 5-2-2025

Publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Controlled Subject

Medicaid; Medical care, Cost of

Disciplines

Health and Medical Administration | Maternal and Child Health | Public Health

File Format

pdf

File Size

672 KB

Comments

Mentor: [Kavita Batra]

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


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