Risk factors for alcohol use during pregnancy in a multistate area.

摘要: A substance use screening instrument was used to select persons into two risk categories for drinking during pregnancy. About one-fourth (23.8%) of the survey participants were classified as high-risk women and others low when pregnant. The (N=4676) study sampled from four states (Montana, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota) that are a part Four-State Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Consortium. Clinic sites administration prenatal selected in each state, based on geographic known population characteristics. Univariate multivariate statistical procedures determine factors predictive alcohol use. purpose assess pregnant women. Women at high tended be younger, less educated, single, unemployed. Demographic protective being married full-time housewife status. Other variables associated with status maternal past sexual abuse, current or physical using tobacco, other drugs, living users, having mates who users. contributing classification included feeling sad, believing any amount while acceptable, able hold more drinks. Intervention programs ameliorate enhance attributes needed.