Appalachian Women's perspectives on preterm birth and transvaginal ultrasound cervical length screening: Implications for addressing disparities in preterm birth

Preterm birth (PTB), a pressing issue for US maternal-child health, disproportionately impacts women in Appalachia. Transvaginal ultrasound (TVU) cervical length (CL) screening is the most accurate PTB risk predictor but remains underutilized. This study characterizes the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of patients with prior PTB concerning PTB prevention efforts and TVU CL screening.