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| Title |
Psychological, cultural and neuroendocrine profiles of risk for preterm birth
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| Published in |
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, September 2015
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| DOI | 10.1186/s12884-015-0640-y |
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| Authors |
R. Jeanne Ruiz, Alok Kumar Dwivedi, Indika Mallawaarachichi, Hector G. Balcazar, Raymond P. Stowe, Kimberly S. Ayers, Rita Pickler |
| Abstract |
Preterm birth remains a major obstetrical problem and identification of risk factors for preterm birth continues to be a priority in providing adequate care. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to elucidate risk profiles for preterm birth using psychological, cultural and neuroendocrine measures. From a cross sectional study of 515 Mexican American pregnant women at 22-24 weeks gestation, a latent profile analysis of risk for preterm birth using structural equation modeling (SEM) was conducted. We determined accurate gestational age at delivery from the prenatal record and early ultrasounds. We also obtained demographic and prenatal data off of the chart, particularly for infections, obstetrical history, and medications. We measured depression (Beck Depression Inventory), mastery (Mastery scale), coping (The Brief Cope), and acculturation (Multidimensional Acculturation Scale) with reliable and valid instruments. We obtained maternal whole blood and separated it into plasma for radioimmunoassay of Corticotrophin Releasing Hormone (CRH). Delivery data was obtained from hospital medical records. Using a latent profile analysis, three psychological risk profiles were identified. The "low risk" profile had a 7.7 % preterm birth rate. The "moderate risk" profile had a 12 % preterm birth rate. The "highest risk" profile had a 15.85 % preterm birth rate. The highest risk profile had double the percentage of total infections compared to the low risk profile. High CRH levels were present in the moderate and highest risk profiles. These risk profiles may provide a basis for screening for Mexican American women to predict risk of preterm birth, particularly after they are further validated in a prospective cohort study. Future research might include use of such an identified risk profile with targeted interventions tailored to the Hispanic culture. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
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| Members of the public | 1 | 100% |
Mendeley readers
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
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| United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 103 | 99% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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| Student > Master | 19 | 18% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 17 | 16% |
| Student > Bachelor | 16 | 15% |
| Researcher | 5 | 5% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 5 | 5% |
| Other | 21 | 20% |
| Unknown | 21 | 20% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 25 | 24% |
| Psychology | 20 | 19% |
| Social Sciences | 8 | 8% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 8 | 8% |
| Neuroscience | 4 | 4% |
| Other | 10 | 10% |
| Unknown | 29 | 28% |
Attention Score in Context
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