Occupational Pregnancy Discrimination Is Associated with Negative Health Impacts for Pregnant Persons and Their Children

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• Personal Author:
  Borrowman JD ; Jones M ; Krumboltz R ; Whitaker KM
• Description:
  Objective: The aim of the study is to examine associations between occupational pregnancy discrimination, maternal, and child health. Methods: A nationwide sample of individuals currently in their third trimester of pregnancy who worked full-time (>35 hr/wk) were recruited. Surveys were completed during the third trimester and 6 weeks postpartum. Results: Respondents (N = 183) were mostly White (57.9%), had at least a bachelor's degree (60.8%), and worked 40.3 hr/wk. Occupational pregnancy discrimination increased the odds of clinically significant depressive/anxiety symptoms by 8% and 17%, respectively (odds ratio = 1.1, 95% confidence interval: 1.0-1.1; odds ratio = 1.2, 95% confidence interval: 1.1-1.2). Discrimination was also associated with postpartum depression occurrence (P = 0.02). Social support level mitigated the association between pregnancy discrimination, depressive symptoms (β = 2.1, P < 0.01), and anxiety symptoms (β = 7.25, P < 0.01). Conclusions: Poorer mental health during and after pregnancy was associated with occupational pregnancy discrimination but effects were mitigated by social support. [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Mental Health Nervous System Occupational Health Pregnancy Safety
• Keywords:
  Author Keywords: Occupational Health Children Discrimination Health Effects Mental Health Occupational Health Disparities Pregnancy Discrimination
• ISSN:
  1076-2752
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Grant
• Genre:
  Journal Article
• Place as Subject:
  Iowa ; Michigan ; OSHA Region 5 ; OSHA Region 7
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  65
• Issue:
  12
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20068561
• Citation:
  J Occup Environ Med 2023 Dec; 65(12):e791-e796
• Contact Point Address:
  Jaclyn Dziewior Borrowman, 255 S, Grant Ave., Iowa City, IA, 52242
• Email:
  Jaclyn-dziewior@uiowa.edu
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2024
• Performing Organization:
  University of Iowa
• Peer Reviewed:
  True
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
• End Date:
  20290630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/207171/cdc_207171_DS1.pdf
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