Prenatal substance use in the rural and Appalachian state: Project WATCH study 2020-2022.

Amna UmerJana GarrowMakena NesbittChrista LillyCandice LefeberJanine BreyelCollin John

Published in: The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association (2023)

In this rural Appalachian state, 1 in 8 women used 1 or more substances (opioids, cannabis, stimulants, and/or sedatives/hypnotics) during pregnancy and the type of substance used varied by sociodemographic and health-related factors. These factors should inform state-level strategies and initiatives to address the substance use crisis for this population.

Keyphrases

public health
south africa
quality improvement
pregnant women
chronic pain
polycystic ovary syndrome
pain management
type diabetes
drinking water
metabolic syndrome
health information
health promotion