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The association between preconception polycystic ovary syndrome and gestational diabetes mellitus among women with and without pre-pregnancy hypertension: a cross-sectional study from Utah’s Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System Survey (2016-2021)

Abstract Objectives: The objective of this study is to test the association between preconception polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) using Utah’s Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (2016-2021). In addition, pre-pregnancy hypertension will be tested as a potential effect moderator. Methods: This cross-sectional study utilizes data from Phase 8 of the Utah …

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Period Poverty

Problem Statement Period poverty is defined as the inability to access affordable and clean sanitary products, adequate hygiene facilities, and sufficient menstrual hygiene education.1 It also includes the lack of safe and private spaces for cleaning and means for disposal of used menstrual hygiene products.2 Recent estimates show nearly 500 million women and girls globally …

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Comparison of Anxiety and Depression among Women Who Gave Birth in Utah 2016-2020 Using the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitory System (PRAMS)

Background Throughout the world, individuals have experienced multiple adverse physical outcomes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; in addition, they have been impacted by unfavorable mental health outcomes arising from the pandemic.1 Pregnant women are especially vulnerable to mental health distress during times of national crises.2 Depression and anxiety during pregnancy can have adverse …

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Postpartum Checkups in Utah: An Analysis of 2012-2020 Utah Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Data

Background Approximately 700 women die each year from pregnancy-related complications in the United States. About one in three maternal deaths happen between one week and one year postpartum. Most of these deaths are preventable, and closing the gaps in access to quality care can help.1 Postpartum healthcare occurs during the first six weeks after childbirth …

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Utah Girls, Young Women, and Physical Activity

Originally published in Utah Women and Leadership Project, August 2, 2021, No 30. Printed by request in The Utah Women’s Health Review Setting the Stage The benefits of physical activity are well documented and improve all aspects of health and overall wellbeing.1 Globally, on average, 37.1% of women are insufficiently physically active while only 23.4% …

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