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Adolescent substance use during pregnancy

J A Hall1, S W Henggeler, M E Felice

  • 1University of California, San Diego.

Journal of Pediatric Psychology
|April 1, 1993
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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Substance Abuse Research

Background:

  • Adolescent childbearing is linked to adverse newborn outcomes.
  • Substance use during pregnancy is a potential contributing factor.
  • Understanding substance use patterns in pregnant adolescents is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate substance use during pregnancy among adolescent mothers.
  • To determine if substance use mediates the link between adolescent childbearing and poor newborn outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 50 consecutive adolescent patients at an inner-city university clinic.
  • Data collected via self-reports and two urine assays.
  • Evaluated substance use throughout the pregnancy period.
Keywords:
Adolescent PregnancyAmericasBehaviorCaliforniaDecision Making--womenDelivery Of Health CareDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesDrug UsageFertilityHealthHealth ServicesMaternal Health ServicesMaternal-child Health ServicesNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPopulation DynamicsPrenatal CarePrimary Health CareReproductive BehaviorResearch ReportSampling StudiesStudiesSurveysUnited StatesUrban Population--women

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Main Results:

  • Adolescents reported typical lifetime substance use rates.
  • Self-reports and urine assays showed minimal substance use during pregnancy.
  • Findings indicate responsible decision-making by the adolescent participants.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescent mothers in this cohort demonstrated judicious decision-making regarding substance use during pregnancy.
  • Minimal substance use suggests adolescents are aware of and avoid risks.
  • Further research is needed to confirm these findings in broader populations.