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Religious affiliation and obstetric outcome

D E King1, W Hueston, M Rudy

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, NC 27858-4354.

Southern Medical Journal
|November 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Patients with religious affiliation experienced better obstetric outcomes, including lower rates of maternal complications and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions. This association persisted after accounting for social factors, suggesting a potential positive influence of religion on pregnancy health.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Sociology of Religion
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Religious affiliation is a significant demographic factor influencing various health behaviors and outcomes.
  • Previous research suggests a correlation between religious involvement and improved health, but specific obstetric outcomes require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between religious affiliation and obstetric outcomes in a diverse patient population.
  • To determine if religious affiliation is associated with maternal complications and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 1,919 patient records from a university medical center.
  • Data collection included demographic information, prenatal history, labor and delivery records, and religious affiliation.

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  • Statistical analysis controlled for potential confounding variables.

    • Main Results:

    • Maternal complications and NICU admissions were lowest among mainline Christians (11%, 11%), intermediate for evangelical Christians (17%, 12%), and highest for patients with no religious preference (21%, 18%).
    • A statistically significant association was found between religious affiliation and lower NICU admission rates, even after controlling for confounders.
    • Patients with any religious affiliation demonstrated better obstetric outcomes compared to those without religious preference.

    Conclusions:

    • Religious affiliation is associated with improved obstetric outcomes, characterized by reduced maternal complications and NICU admissions.
    • While a lower-risk social profile contributes significantly to these findings, a residual positive influence of religion on pregnancy health is suggested.
    • Healthcare providers should consider the potential impact of religious affiliation on patient health and well-being during prenatal care.