Does the Type of Provider and the Place of Residence Matter in the Utilization of Prenatal Ultrasonography? Evidence from Canada

Harminder Guliani (), Ardeshir Sepehri () and John Serieux ()

Applied Health Economics and Health Policy, 2013, vol. 11, issue 5, 484 pages

Abstract: After controlling for a number of socioeconomic and demographic factors, as well as maternal risk factors, it was found that the type of provider and the province of prenatal care were statistically significant determinants of the frequency of use of ultrasounds. Additional analysis involving interactions between providers and provinces indicated wide intra- and inter-provincial variations in the use of prenatal ultrasounds. New policy measures are needed at the provincial and federal government levels to achieve more appropriate use of prenatal ultrasonography. Copyright Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2013

Date: 2013
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