Intersection of race and rurality with health care–associated infections and subsequent outcomes

JAMA Network Open

2025-02-03

(Press-News.org) About The Study: This cohort study of hospitalized adults identified inequities related to race and rurality in health care–associated infections (HAIs) and adverse outcomes from HAIs. These findings suggest that factors such as structural racism and disinvestment in rural communities may be associated with individual HAI risk and post-HAI outcomes. Future work to further understand the reasons underpinning these disparities and methods to address structural factors through policy and process changes are critical to eliminate health inequities.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Jennie H. Kwon, DO, MSCI, email j.kwon@wustl.edu.

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