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Predicting Birth Weight: Relative Importance Of Sociodemographic, Medical, And Prenatal Care Variables, Terri Combs-Orme, Christina Rtisley-Curtiss, Ronald Taylor
Predicting Birth Weight: Relative Importance Of Sociodemographic, Medical, And Prenatal Care Variables, Terri Combs-Orme, Christina Rtisley-Curtiss, Ronald Taylor
Terri Combs-Orme
This study uses the 1980 National Natality Study to examine the relative importance of sociodemographic factors, medical-risk factors, and prenatal care in predicting birth weight. Findings indicate that both sociodemographic and medical-risk factors are important in predicting birth weight, with medical risks accounting for slightly more variance (after accounting for social variables) in birth weight. Although prenatal care accounts for only 1 percent of the variance, a statistical interaction between prenatal care and labor complications accounts for an additional 1 percent.
Estimating Child-Care Demand For Statewide Planning, Arthur C. Emlen, Paul Koren
Estimating Child-Care Demand For Statewide Planning, Arthur C. Emlen, Paul Koren
Arthur C. Emlen
Proceedings of the Government Statistics Section of the American Statistical Association.
Health Effects Of Adolescent Pregnancy: Implications For Social Workers, Terri Combs-Orme
Health Effects Of Adolescent Pregnancy: Implications For Social Workers, Terri Combs-Orme
Terri Combs-Orme
Adolescent pregnancy carries significant risks to the health of the pregnant adolescent and her child. These risks, which include pregnancy complications, low birth weight, and infant mortality, are due in large part to the behavior of the adolescent and her socioeconomic circumstances. Early and consistent use of health care can minimize risks by permitting the detection and management of serious problems. Human service professionals should use every opportunity to encourage good prenatal care, while keeping in mind the developmental and personal needs of the pregnant adolescent.