Profiles of pregnant women encountering motor vehicle crashes in Taiwan, 2008-2017.

Ya-Hui ChangYu-Wen ChienChiung-Hsin ChangPing-Ling ChenTsung-Hsueh LuChang-Ta ChiuChung-Yi Li

Published in: Injury epidemiology (2023)

Pregnant women are susceptible to MVCs regardless of their gestational age, role of a road user, or type of vehicle. The findings of this study emphasize the need for increased awareness of traffic collision prevention among pregnant women aged 28-34. In addition, improving pedestrian safety is essential for the reduction of pregnant victims.

Keyphrases

pregnant women
gestational age
birth weight
preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes
air pollution
intimate partner violence
weight gain