Frequency of Medical Claims for Diastasis Recti Abdominis Among U.S. Active Duty Service Women, 2016 to 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is a condition in pregnant and postpartum women. Proposed risk factors include age, sex, multiparity, cesarean delivery, diabetes, gestational weight gain, and high birth weight. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of DRA using medical claims data among U.S. active duty service women (ADSW) and determine associated risk factors.

Materials and methods

We conducted a cross-sectional study of ADSW aged 18 years and older in the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps during fiscal years (FYs) 2016 to 2019. Utilizing claims data, we identified ADSW with a diagnosis of DRA during the study period. Risk factors, including age, race, socioeconomic status, branch of service, military occupation, delivery type, and parity, were e

SUBMITTER: Korona-Bailey J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10561740 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature