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Correlates of postpartum alcohol use
Tanya D Jagodzinski1, Michael F Fleming
1University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison 53705, USA. tjagodzinski@wisc.edu
WMJ : Official Publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin
|November 1, 2007
Summary
Postpartum women who frequently drank before pregnancy or engaged in binge drinking were identified as "at risk." Routine alcohol screening during postpartum visits is recommended to identify and support these women.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Public Health
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Postpartum period presents unique challenges for women's health.
- Alcohol consumption patterns can negatively impact maternal and infant well-being.
- Identifying "at risk" drinking behaviors is crucial for timely intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize alcohol consumption patterns in women during postpartum visits.
- To determine factors associated with "at risk" postpartum drinking behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to 8706 women at postpartum visits.
- "At risk" drinking defined as binge drinking (≥4 drinks/occasion/month) or heavy drinking (≥7 drinks/week).
- Statistical analysis to identify correlates of "at risk" drinking.
Main Results:
- 12% (997 women) reported "at risk" drinking.
- Correlates included frequent pre-pregnancy drinking, positive CAGE scores, postpartum smoking, and being unmarried.
- Lower likelihood of "at risk" drinking observed in Black women, those >35, stay-at-home mothers, and breastfeeding women.
Conclusions:
- "At risk" drinking is prevalent among postpartum women.
- Specific demographic and behavioral factors are associated with "at risk" drinking.
- Routine alcohol screening during postpartum visits is supported.
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