| Duration of incarceration and perinatal outcome. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1923168 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The number of incarcerated women is increasing, thus pregnancy in prison is no longer uncommon. We reviewed the perinatal outcome of 53 women with short-term incarceration (fewer than 90 days) and of 53 women who experienced long-term incarceration (more than 120 days). Poor prenatal care, history of drug abuse, hepatitis, and poor nutrition were more common among the short-incarceration group. Of infants born to short-incarceration women, 32 (60%) were normal, four (7%) stillborn, eight (15%) premature, six (11%) small for gestational age, and four (7%) septic. Women in the long-incarceration group delivered 48 normal infants (91%), whereas two were offspring of diabetic mothers and three were premature. Birth weight for infants born to smokers in the short-incarceration group was significantly lower than that of infants born to smokers in the long-incarceration group. Women who suffer short incarcerations experience high perinatal mortality and morbidity. In contrast, those incarcerated longer appear to benefit from better prenatal care, improved nutrition, and a structured environment, and thus a more favorable perinatal outcome. |
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Authors:
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L Cordero; S Hines; K A Shibley; M B Landon |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 78 ISSN: 0029-7844 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 1991 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-10-29 Completed Date: 1991-10-29 Revised Date: 2009-10-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 641-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus. |
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Adult Female Humans Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / epidemiology* Pregnancy Outcome Prisoners* Regression Analysis Risk Factors Time Factors |
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