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13 mar 2023 · Whether psychosocial adversity during pregnancy impacts fetal health outcomes at birth remains underexplored. This is a critical issue given significant social disadvantage and psychosocial...
Significant negative effects of social adversity on the developing fetus were found. Notably, these effects emerged despite good prenatal care and after accounting for maternal age and medical reproductive risk factors.
1 mar 2024 · Sociocultural pressures to pursue unrealistic appearance expectations and control body shape and weight during pregnancy and postpartum periods have been increasing. Little is known about messages from different sources that may constitute unhelpful or protective influences.
From the 359 studies screened, 35 carried out since 2000 met our selection criteria and investigated the social inequalities of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including LBW, PTB, and SGA (defined as birthweight or length below the 10th percentile according to standard percentile charts for sex and gestational age in the population, referenced in ...
This study considered the accumulated impact of prenatal exposure to positive neighborhood social, environmental, and educational conditions in relation to maternal health during pregnancy and birth size outcomes.
11 paź 2023 · Addressing adverse social determinants of health (SDOH) that exist largely because of structural racism is foundational to improving obstetrical outcomes and eliminating health disparities.
25 wrz 2024 · Early or teenage pregnancy is a worldwide phenomenon, considered both a social problem and a public health issue. This study analyzes the risk factors and consequences for the social development of young mothers based on a bibliographical review of research studies.
