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Disparities in pediatric medical and childcare disruption due to COVID-19

JAMA Pediatrics

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: Researchers found the highest rates of disruptions in childcare arrangements and missed or delayed preventive checkups among low socioeconomic status, Black and multiracial, and urban families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Future research should focus on the association of missing appointments with child health outcomes. 

Authors: Kelsi Batioja, B.S., of Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, is the corresponding author.

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(doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.6130)

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