Depressive symptoms, substance abuse, and intimate partner violence among pregnant women of diverse ethnicities.
This study examines the relationship between self-reported depressive symptoms, substance abuse and intimate partner violence among 602 African American, Hispanic, White, Asian American, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander pregnant women who are clients of the Augusta Partnership for Children, Inc., a nonprofit collaborative that works with agencies, organizations, and individuals to improve the lives of children and families in Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia. Descriptive statistics and significant relationships among selected variables using correlation and regression analyses were conducted. Findings are intended to inform strategies for community-based programs better to assist women of diverse ethnicities with addressing depression, substance abuse, and intimate partner violence during their pregnancies, with the ultimate aim of improving health and mental health outcomes for women and children.
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30331, USA.
Kisha B
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Holden
Robetta
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McKenzie
Vikki
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Pruitt
Katrina
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Aaron
Stephanie
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Hall
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D001213:Asian / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002648:Child; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003863:Depression / Q000208:ethnology*; D005006:Ethnicity / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008875:Middle Aged; D044468:Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011247:Pregnancy; D037841:Pregnant People / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000523:psychology; D057566:Self Report; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000208:ethnology*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000208:ethnology*; D044465:White People / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D055815:Young Adult