Cesarean birth and adverse birth outcomes among sub-populations of deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) people are at higher risk than their non-DHH counterparts of experiencing adverse birth outcomes. There is a lack of research focusing on social, linguistic, and medical factors related to being DHH which may identify groups of DHH people who experience more inequity.

Objective

Examine difference in prevalence of cesarean and adverse birth outcomes among diverse sub-groups of DHH people.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey of DHH birthing people in the U.S. who gave birth within the past 10 years. The sample was predominantly white, college educated, and married. We assessed cesarean birth and three adverse birth outcomes: preterm birth, low birthweight, and NICU admission post-delivery. DHH-specific variables were g

SUBMITTER: James TG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11401748 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature