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PMID: 17954134 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: The present study examined differences in rates of panic disorder and trait anxiety in pregnant and nonpregnant women receiving care at an urban obstetrics and gynecology clinic. The study further examined correlates and differences in alcohol use among these women. In addition, the study assessed whether panic disorder and trait anxiety influence alcohol use and whether pregnancy status moderates these associations. METHODS: The sample consisted of 412 pregnant and 139 nonpregnant women receiving care at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Health Systems' obstetrics and gynecology clinics for the first time. Participants completed a questionnaire packet, including instruments about emotional and psychologic functioning (eg, panic disorder, anxiety), health-related behaviors (eg, alcohol use), and demographic information. RESULTS: Pregnant women were less likely than nonpregnant women to have panic disorder. There were no differences in trait anxiety levels between pregnant and nonpregnant women. After controlling for demographics, panic disorder and trait anxiety were significant predictors of greater alcohol use in pregnant and nonpregnant women. An interaction revealed that pregnant and nonpregnant women with low trait anxiety had similar levels of alcohol use; however, nonpregnant women with high trait anxiety consumed significantly more alcohol than pregnant women with high trait anxiety. CONCLUSIONS: Current study findings support the need to examine panic disorder and trait anxiety as potential risk factors for alcohol use among pregnant and nonpregnant women in the community. Findings have important implications for assessment and treatment of panic, anxiety, and alcohol use. |
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Authors:
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Sarah Meshberg-Cohen; Dace Svikis |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural Date: 2007-08-21 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Comprehensive psychiatry Volume: 48 ISSN: 0010-440X ISO Abbreviation: Compr Psychiatry Publication Date: 2007 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-10-23 Completed Date: 2008-01-24 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0372612 Medline TA: Compr Psychiatry Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 504-10 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Box 842018, Richmond, VA 23284, USA. meshbergs@vcu.edu |
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Adult Alcohol Drinking / epidemiology* Anxiety / epidemiology*, psychology Female Humans Multivariate Analysis Outpatient Clinics, Hospital Panic Disorder / epidemiology* Pregnancy Questionnaires Urban Population Virginia / epidemiology |
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AA 11802/AA/NIAAA NIH HHS; R01 DA11476/DA/NIDA NIH HHS |
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