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The Public Health Impact of Marijuana Legalization
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This brief summarizes expert interviewee observations on marijuana legalzation’s public health effects and notes how they align with other study findings.
Sources for and Quality of Neonatal Care in 45 Low- and Middle-income Countries
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An Abt study found keys to neonatal survival include a skilled attendant, essential newborn and postnatal care standards, and fast treatment of infection.
Longitudinal Patterns of Military Spouse Alcohol Consumption: Findings from the Millennium Cohort Family Study
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Most military spouses don’t engage in risky drinking, but one in five did, with about half having moved into the risky drinking category over time.
Factors Associated with Hospitalization with Symptomatic COVID-19 Illness Among Pregnant Individuals: A Multi-Center Retrospective Cohort Study
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Pregnant individuals are rarely hospitalized with COVID-19, but this study found factors associated with a higher hospitalization risk.
Incidence and Clinical Characteristics of and Risk Factors for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Infection Among Pregnant Individuals in the United States
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A new study found that nine percent of pregnant individuals contracted COVID-19, highlighting the importance of vaccination for those who are pregnant.
Where Women Access Contraception in 36 Low- and Middle-Income Countries and Why It Matters
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Relying on both the public and private sectors is key for meeting women’s contraceptive needs in low- and middle-income countries.
Detection and Stability of SARS-CoV-2 in Three Self Collected Specimen Types: flocked mid-2 turbinate swab (MTS) in viral transport media, foam MTS, and saliva
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Abt study shows accuracy of multiple COVID-19 specimen collection approaches, which can provide options during pandemic supply shortages.
Client Racial Composition in First-Episode Psychosis Programs Compared with Compositions in Program Service Areas
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A new report of first-episode psychosis programs showed that they had a disproportionate number of Black clients.
A New Handbook to Support Health IT for Quality Improvement
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Abt helped the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) develop a handbook to support coaches using Health IT for quality improvement in primary care.
Improving Private Pharmacy Provision of Injectable Contraceptives in Nepal
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An Abt-led Nepal private pharmacy chain adhered to injectable contraceptive counseling guidelines but had gaps between knowledge and practice, a study said.