Associations of Adverse Childhood Experiences With Pregnancy and Infant Health.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adverse childhood experiences are associated with a host of negative outcomes; however, few have studied cumulative adverse childhood experiences in the context of pregnancy and infant health. This study examines state-level prevalence of adverse childhood experiences and associations with pregnancy- and infant health‒related indicators.

Methods

The study used 2016-2018 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System population-based data from 5 states. Analyses were conducted for individual states and grouped states using similar adverse childhood experience items. Thirteen adverse childhood experience measures were included across 3 domains: abuse, neglect, and household challenges. Adverse childhood experience scores were calculated for the number of adverse chil

SUBMITTER: Swedo EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10033436 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature