Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination02:55

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

91.7K
Humans are very diverse and although we share many similarities, we also have many differences. The social groups we belong to help form our identities (Tajfel, 1974). These differences may be difficult for some people to reconcile, which may lead to prejudice toward people who are different. Prejudice is a negative attitude and feeling toward an individual based solely on one’s membership in a particular social group (Allport, 1954; Brown, 2010). Prejudice is common against people who...
91.7K
Regression Toward the Mean01:52

Regression Toward the Mean

6.5K
Regression toward the mean (“RTM”) is a phenomenon in which extremely high or low values—for example, and individual’s blood pressure at a particular moment—appear closer to a group’s average upon remeasuring. Although this statistical peculiarity is the result of random error and chance, it has been problematic across various medical, scientific, financial and psychological applications. In particular, RTM, if not taken into account, can interfere when...
6.5K
Pathophysiology of Diabetes01:20

Pathophysiology of Diabetes

1.3K
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia. The four categories of diabetes are type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, other specific types of diabetes, and gestational diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is characterized by autoimmune-mediated destruction of pancreatic β cells, with environmental factors potentially triggering this process in genetically susceptible individuals. Despite many not having a family history, certain genes increase susceptibility,...
1.3K
Teratogenicity01:07

Teratogenicity

2.8K
The ability of a drug to produce structural deformations and functional abnormalities in the developing embryo or the fetus is called teratogenicity, and the drug producing this effect is known as a teratogen. Teratogenic effects include stillbirth, miscarriage, intrauterine growth restriction, and neurocognitive delay. A teratogen may affect the embryo at different stages of development, which is important in determining the type and extent of the damage. During blastocyst formation, the early...
2.8K
Factors Affecting Protein-Drug Binding: Patient-Related Factors01:29

Factors Affecting Protein-Drug Binding: Patient-Related Factors

123
Protein-drug binding, a pivotal aspect of pharmacokinetics, is subject to considerable variability influenced by an array of patient-related factors. The intricate interplay of age, individual differences, and pathological conditions significantly impact the binding dynamics and subsequent pharmacological effects.
Age stands as a key determinant in protein-drug binding. Neonates, characterized by low albumin content, experience heightened concentrations of unbound drugs such as phenytoin and...
123
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 and Gestational01:22

Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 and Gestational

3.0K
Type 2 diabetes, characterized by insulin resistance, arises when the insulin receptors on cells lose responsiveness to insulin, diminishing the cell's capacity to take up glucose, resulting in elevated blood glucose levels. To receive a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, a series of blood glucose tests are necessary to assess whether the blood glucose falls within normal parameters. If the result is out of the normal range, a patient may be diagnosed as prediabetic or diabetic, depending on the...
3.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Brain Natriuretic Peptide Screening in Pregnancy and Association with Severe Maternal Morbidity during Delivery Hospitalization.

American journal of perinatology·2026
Same author

Serum BAFF levels in pregnant patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Lupus·2026
Same author

Postpartum Readmission for Pregnancy-Associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy Is Associated With Poor Maternal Outcomes.

Journal of clinical apheresis·2026
Same author

The Impact of a Protocol on Equitable Labor and Delivery Substance Use Screening: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

American journal of perinatology·2025
Same author

Antenatal Anemia and Perinatal Outcomes for Patients with Cardiac Disease in Pregnancy.

American journal of perinatology·2025
Same author

Second Trimester Kidney Function and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes among Patients with Lupus.

Kidney360·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 19, 2025

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
14:43

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

12.0K

Racial, Ethnic, and Color-Based Discrimination and Pre-Pregnancy Risk Factors for Preeclampsia Among Nulliparous

Alexa I K Campbell1, Maria J Small2, Sarahn M Wheeler2

  • 1Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina, USA.

Health Equity
|June 18, 2025
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Racism contributes to maternal health risks. Experiencing racial, ethnic, and color-based discrimination is linked to higher rates of obesity and chronic hypertension in pregnant individuals.

Keywords:
discriminationhypertensionobesitypreeclampsiaracism

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Modeling an Aspect of Preeclampsia in Female Mice Using Hypoxic Human Placenta-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles
05:31

Author Spotlight: Modeling an Aspect of Preeclampsia in Female Mice Using Hypoxic Human Placenta-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles

Published on: January 26, 2024

951
Human Primary Trophoblast Cell Culture Model to Study the Protective Effects of Melatonin Against Hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced Disruption
12:02

Human Primary Trophoblast Cell Culture Model to Study the Protective Effects of Melatonin Against Hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced Disruption

Published on: July 30, 2016

16.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 19, 2025

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
14:43

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

12.0K
Author Spotlight: Modeling an Aspect of Preeclampsia in Female Mice Using Hypoxic Human Placenta-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles
05:31

Author Spotlight: Modeling an Aspect of Preeclampsia in Female Mice Using Hypoxic Human Placenta-Derived Small Extracellular Vesicles

Published on: January 26, 2024

951
Human Primary Trophoblast Cell Culture Model to Study the Protective Effects of Melatonin Against Hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced Disruption
12:02

Human Primary Trophoblast Cell Culture Model to Study the Protective Effects of Melatonin Against Hypoxia/reoxygenation-induced Disruption

Published on: July 30, 2016

16.0K

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Public Health
  • Social Determinants of Health

Background:

  • Obesity and chronic hypertension are significant risk factors for maternal morbidity and mortality.
  • Evidence indicates that racism plays a role in the development of these chronic conditions.
  • Understanding the impact of racism on maternal health is crucial for improving outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between racial, ethnic, and color-based (REC) discrimination and the prevalence of obesity and/or chronic hypertension in nulliparous pregnant individuals.
  • To analyze the dose-dependent relationship between REC discrimination and the composite outcome.
  • To highlight the role of racism in contributing to chronic health conditions during pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Secondary analysis of the Nulliparous Pregnancy Outcomes: monitoring mothers-to-be (nuMoM2b) cohort.
  • Logistic regression was used to assess the relationship between REC discrimination (high, low, no) and a composite outcome of obesity and/or chronic hypertension.
  • Analysis included 8,554 nulliparous pregnant participants in the United States (2010-2013).

Main Results:

  • The composite outcome of obesity and/or chronic hypertension was more prevalent in non-Hispanic Black (39.0%) and Hispanic (23.1%) participants compared to non-Hispanic White participants (19.9%).
  • High REC discrimination was reported more frequently by non-Hispanic Black (17.5%) and Hispanic (10.6%) participants.
  • High REC discrimination was associated with a 1.75 adjusted odds ratio for the composite outcome, with statistical significance noted in the Hispanic subgroup.

Conclusions:

  • A positive, dose-dependent association exists between self-reported REC discrimination and the prevalence of obesity and/or chronic hypertension.
  • This study demonstrates the impact of racism on chronic health conditions within an obstetric cohort.
  • Addressing racism is essential for mitigating risks associated with chronic conditions and improving maternal outcomes.