Demographic and psychosocial characteristics of mothers using methamphetamine during pregnancy: preliminary results of the infant development, environment, and lifestyle study (IDEAL).
This study describes the psychological characteristics and caretaking environments of 131 women enrolled in the first longitudinal study of prenatal methamphetamine (MA) exposure and child development. Prenatal MA use was associated with lower maternal perceptions on quality of life, greater likelihood of substance use among family and friends, increased risk for ongoing legal difficulties, and a markedly increased likelihood of developing a substance abuse disorder. Our preliminary findings suggest that MA using women are more likely to have multiple, intertwined psychosocial risks that may result in maladaptive parenting and caregiving. These factors may impact the developmental outcomes of affected children.
Derauf
Chris
C
Department of Pediatrics, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826, USA. dderauf@hawaii.edu
LaGasse
Linda L
LL
Smith
Lynne M
LM
Grant
Penny
P
Shah
Rizwan
R
Arria
Amelia
A
Huestis
Marilyn
M
Haning
William
W
Strauss
Arthur
A
Della Grotta
Sheri
S
Liu
Jing
J
Lester
Barry M
BM
D019969:Amphetamine-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D002657:Child Development; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007229:Infant Welfare; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008425:Maternal Behavior; D008603:Mental Health; D008694:Methamphetamine; D016487:Parenting; D011204:Poverty Areas; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States
D008694:Methamphetamine