*** Please note this program was a part of the MOA ‘s 114^th Annual Convention. You will not want to choose this program if you completed this individual program as part of the MOA’s 114^th Annual Convention.***

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the spectrum and diagnostic criteria of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and chronic hypertension.
2. Identify demographic and language-related factors associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy among patients delivering within the MaineHealth system.
3. Interpret findings from a retrospective cohort study examining the incidence of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) among patients who did and did not require interpreter services.
4. Discuss the potential implications of language barriers, insurance status, and immigration-related factors on maternal health outcomes in Northern New England.
5. Evaluate future research directions and quality improvement opportunities for addressing disparities in perinatal care for linguistically diverse and immigrant populations.

Disclosure: Dr. Knapik has no financial disclosures for this lectures.

This session is accredited for a maximum of .5 AOA Category 1-A credits. Credits commensurate with participation in the session will be awarded.

MOA Grievance Policy: All grievances should be initially directed in writing to the MOA Executive Director by email to info@mainedo.org who will share them with the MOA's Program Committee. Grievances will receive a response within 30 days of receipt. If you do not receive a satisfactory response, you may notify the Council on Continuing Medical Education, AOA, 142 East Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611.