What Role Does Hispanic/Latina Ethnicity Play in the Relationship Between Maternal Mental Health and Preterm Birth?

Abstract Objective: To investigate the association of prepregnancy and prenatal depression and/or anxiety on preterm birth (PTB), while also exploring Hispanic/Latina ethnicity as a potential effect modifier. Methods: Study population included respondents of  UT-PRAMS (2016–2019). Associations between prepregnancy and prenatal depression and/or anxiety and PTB were evaluated using Poisson regression models accounting for stratified survey …

Association Between Pre-pregnancy and Pregnancy Physical Abuse, Partner-related Stress, and Post-partum Depression: Findings from the Utah Pregnancy Risk Assessment and Monitoring System (UT-PRAMS), 2016-2018

Research Synopsis Study question: What is the relationship between pre-pregnancy and pregnancy physical abuse, stressful life events, and post-partum depression (PPD)? What’s already known: Previous research has shown that physical abuse occurring during pre-pregnancy and prenatal is associated with PPD, but limited research has investigated the interplay between physical abuse, life stress, and PPD. What …

Exploring the Dimensions of Adolescent Pregnancy Intendedness, Wantedness, and Planning

Synopsis Study question: How do pregnant adolescent women perceive and understand the pregnancy classification terms “planned,” “wanted,” and “unintended” used by the National Survey of Family Growth?What is already known: The clinical relevance of measuring intended and unintended pregnancy in the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) is unclear, particularly to the adolescent population. While …

Fertility Treatment in Utah: A Pooled Analysis of 2009–2015 Utah Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Data

Background Infertility is a common chronic condition affecting 8% to 12% of couples in the United States and worldwide.1-3 Infertility is unique because it is usually experienced by a couple and not an individual. Since the underlying causes of infertility are most commonly (in approximately 50% of cases) due to a combination of male and …

The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI): An Early Cross-Sectional Analysis of PRAMS Phase 8 Data on Hospital Practices and Breastfeeding Outcomes in Utah and Wyoming

Abstract Introduction: Breastfeeding has immediate and long-term benefits for both maternal and child health.  This study examines the association between Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) experiences and breastfeeding outcomes in the Mountain West region. Methods: A cross-sectional (retrospective secondary data analysis) was performed using the 2016 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) data. The participants were …

The Association Between Preconception Body Mass Index and Subfertility Among Hispanic and non-Hispanic Women: A Cross-Sectional Study from Utah’s Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System Survey (2012–2015)

Abstract Objective: To investigate the association between pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) and subfertility within a population-based cohort, exploring Hispanic ethnicity as a potential effect modifier. Methods: We used cross-sectional study data from the Utah Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System from 2012–2015. Relationships between maternal pre-pregnancy BMI and subfertility were evaluated via Poisson regression models …

Dental Health Among Pregnant Utah Women

Nearly half of Americans are diagnosed with periodontal disease, of whom an estimated 40% suffer from moderate to severe periodontitis.

Infertility in Utah, 2004-2005

Infertility is typically defined as a lack of pregnancy among couples who have had one year of sexual intercourse without using contraception. Worldwide, millions of couples suffer from infertility …