Trauma, psychiatric disorders, and treatment history among pregnant African American women.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Pregnant African American women living in low-income urban communities have high rates of trauma exposure and elevated risk for the development of trauma-related disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Yet, engagement in behavioral health services is lower for African American women than Caucasian women. Limited attention has been given to identifying trauma exposure and PTSD, especially within at-risk communities. The present study examined rates of trauma exposure, PTSD, depression, and behavioral health treatment engagement in an obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) clinic within an urban hospital.

Method

The study included 633 pregnant African American women screened within the OB/GYN clinic waiting room; 55 of the women also partici

SUBMITTER: Powers A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6986992 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature