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This study aims to evaluate an integrated counseling/intervention for behavioral/psychosocial risks in pregnancy and postpartum among African-American women in DC to reduce infant mortality. Through screening methods and psycho-behavioral interventions, the study found effective modifications in risk factors during pregnancy and postpartum, emphasizing the importance of addressing various risks for maximizing benefits. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess the impact of the intervention on medical outcomes related to pregnancy, specifically smoking.
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Project DC-HOPEofThe NIH-DC Initiative to Reduce Infant Mortality in Minority Populations Ayman El-Mohandes, MBBCh, MD, MPH Professor and Chairman Department of Prevention and Community Health sphaxe@gwumc.edu (202) 416-0415
Background • Elevated infant mortality in African American 13.6 (AA) versus 3/1000 (C) live births in DC 2003 • Medical risks not fully explanatory • Behavioral/psychosocial factors may affect pregnancy outcomes • Little intervention research to date
Study Objective To evaluate the efficacy of an integrated counseling/intervention on selected behavioral/psychosocial risks in pregnancy and the postpartum (PP) period. • Smoking • Passive smoking (ETS exposure) • Depression • Intimate partner violence (IPV)
Population • Eligible Participants • African-American at least 18 years of age • receiving PNC at one of the 6 participating clinics between 7/9/2001 and 10/31/2003 • Enrolled by 28 weeks gestation • English speaking
Project DC-HOPE: Screening Methods • Audio-Computer Assisted Self Interviewing - Mothers were screened for smoking, depression, ETSE and IPV
Depression 36% n=59 n=116 n=86 n=297 n=270 n=64 n=32 n=16 n=50 n=44 n=10 IPV 21% Behavior/psychosocial Characteristics (N=1044) Passive Smoking 44%* Active Smoking 48%* * 412 women with both active and passive smoking in the active smoking group. 88 women with active but not passive smoking.
Conclusions • Psycho-behavioral integrated interventions during pregnancy are effective in modifying risk during pregnancy and in the post-partum period. • Modifying effects are important and unique to various risks and should be addressed in order to maximize benefit.