Post-traumatic stress disorder, child abuse history, birthweight and gestational age: a prospective cohort study

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Authors

Julia S. Seng · Institute for Women's Policy Research

LK Low · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Mickey Sperlich · Wayne State University

DL Ronis · VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System

Israel Liberzon · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Abstract

Abuse-related PTSD may be an additional or alternative explanation for adverse perinatal outcomes associated with low socio-economic status and African American race in the USA. Biological and interventions research is warranted along with replication studies in other nations.

Topics & Keywords

Child Abuse and Trauma Migration, Health and Trauma Pregnancy-related medical research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Volume 118, Issue 11, pp. 1329-1339

DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2011.03071.x

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