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Psychosocial Characteristics and Obstetric Health of Women Attending a Specialist Substance Use Antenatal Clinic in a Large Metropolitan Hospital
Joint Authors
Conroy, Elizabeth
Burns, Lucy
Hutchinson, Delyse
Moore, Elizabeth A.
Haber, Paul S.
Source
International Journal of Pediatrics
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-05-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
This paper reports the findings comparing the obstetrical health, antenatal care, and psychosocial characteristics of pregnant women with a known history of substance dependence (n=41) and a comparison group of pregnant women attending a general antenatal clinic (n=47).
Method.
Face-to-face interviews were used to assess obstetrical health, antenatal care, physical and mental functioning, substance use, and exposure to violence.
Results.
The substance-dependent group had more difficulty accessing antenatal care and reported more obstetrical health complications during pregnancy.
Women in the substance-dependent group were more likely to report not wanting to become pregnant and were less likely to report using birth control at the time of conception.
Conclusions.
The profile of pregnant women (in specialised antenatal care for substance dependence) is one of severe disadvantage and poor health.
The challenge is to develop and resource innovative and effective multisectoral systems to educate women and provide effective care for both women and infants.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Burns, Lucy& Conroy, Elizabeth& Moore, Elizabeth A.& Hutchinson, Delyse& Haber, Paul S.. 2011. Psychosocial Characteristics and Obstetric Health of Women Attending a Specialist Substance Use Antenatal Clinic in a Large Metropolitan Hospital. International Journal of Pediatrics،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494003
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Burns, Lucy…[et al.]. Psychosocial Characteristics and Obstetric Health of Women Attending a Specialist Substance Use Antenatal Clinic in a Large Metropolitan Hospital. International Journal of Pediatrics No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494003
American Medical Association (AMA)
Burns, Lucy& Conroy, Elizabeth& Moore, Elizabeth A.& Hutchinson, Delyse& Haber, Paul S.. Psychosocial Characteristics and Obstetric Health of Women Attending a Specialist Substance Use Antenatal Clinic in a Large Metropolitan Hospital. International Journal of Pediatrics. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494003
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-494003