Preconception Health Indicators: A Comparison Between Non-Appalachian and Appalachian Women

Short, Vanessa L.; Oza-Frank, Reena; Conrey, Elizabeth J.

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Preconception Health Indicators: A Comparison Between Non-Appalachian and Appalachian Women

Published Date:

Dec 2012

Source:

Matern Child Health J. 16(0 2):238-249

Language:

English

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Matern Child Health J

Personal Author:

Short, Vanessa L. ; Oza-Frank, Reena ; Conrey, Elizabeth J. ;

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To compare preconception health indicators (PCHIs) among non-pregnant women aged 18-44 years residing in Appalachian and non-Appalachian counties in 13 U.S. states. Data from the 1997-2005 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System were used to estimate the prevalence of PCHIs among women in states with ≥1 Appalachian county. Counties were classified as Appalachian (n = 36,496 women) or non-Appalachian (n = 88,312 women) and Appalachian counties were categorized according to economic status. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models examined differences in PCHIs among women by (1) Appalachian residence, and (2) economic classification. Appalachian women were younger, lower income, and more often white and married compared to women in non-Appalachia. Appalachian women had significantly higher odds of reporting

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23054445

Pubmed Central ID:

PMC4535454

Document Type:

Journal Article

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CC999999/Intramural CDC HHS/United States ; U38 HM000414/HM/NCHM CDC HHS/United States ; 5U38HM000414/HM/NCHM CDC HHS/United States ;

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