How Have Medical Practices in the United States Related to Pregnancy

question 106

Multiple Choice

How have medical practices in the United States related to pregnancy and childbirth changed since the 1940s and 50s?

• A) More use of obstetrical anesthesia
• B) More freedom in the use of a wide range of drugs during pregnancy
• C) Greater involvement of fathers during labor and delivery
• D) Fewer cesarean deliveries

Identify the appropriate methods and tools, such as forest plots, used to present epidemiological data and research findings effectively.

Acknowledge the impact of publication bias and the selection of research for publication in the scientific community.

Understand the ethical obligations researchers have towards study participants.

Recognize the unique impact of epidemiological findings on policy and clinical practice.

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