Prenatal methamphetamine use increases risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although methamphetamine use has been increasing in recent years and occurring within new populations and in broader geographical areas, there is limited research on its use and effect in pregnancy.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the association between prenatal methamphetamine use and maternal and neonatal outcomes in a large, contemporary birth cohort.

Study design

This was a retrospective cohort study using California-linked vital statistics and hospital discharge data from 2008 to 2019. Methamphetamine use was identified using the International Classification of Disease, Ninth Revision and Tenth Revision, codes. Chi-square tests and multivariable Poisson regression models were used to evaluate the associations between methamphetamine use and mate

SUBMITTER: Hayer S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11344678 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature