Maternal healthcare deserts in West Texas

Key Points

• The research aims to describe the demographic profile and geographic availability of obstetric care in West Texas.
• Analyzed maternal demographics across counties
• Identified hospitals and obstetric unit closures
• Mapped geographic distribution of birth centers
• Highlighted significant areas lacking obstetric care
• Described demographic trends among the maternal population
• Found that many counties in West Texas are now classified as healthcare deserts

Abstract