Reproductive history and physical functioning in midlife: The Bogalusa Heart Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the relationship between reproductive history, pregnancy complications, and later physical function.

Study design

The Bogalusa Heart Study is a long-running study of cardiovascular health in a semirural community. 761 women were interviewed about their pregnancy history and complications, and underwent tests of physical function. Logistic models for dichotomous outcomes and linear models for continuous outcomes were used, adjusted for covariates.

Main outcome measures

Overall scores on the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), which combines scores for balance, gait speed, and chair stands. Additional tests were a 6-min walk, knee extension strength, grip strength, and a pegboard challenge.

Results

Nulliparity was associated with lower

SUBMITTER: Harville EW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5819611 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature