The Impact of Immigration Policy Changes on Preterm Birth Rates in Texas: An Examination of Border and Nonborder Regions.

Marvellous A AkinlotanFatma MaroufBryn EsplinScott HorelJane N BolinAlva O Ferdinand

Published in: Women's health issues : official publication of the Jacobs Institute of Women's Health (2024)

The January 2017 immigration policies were associated with a sustained increase in PTB among Hispanic women in Texas's nonborder region, suggesting that geography plays an important role in perceptions of immigration enforcement. Future research should examine the impact of immigration policies on maternal and child health, considering geography and sociodemographic factors.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
public health
healthcare
pregnancy outcomes
low birth weight
gestational age
primary care
birth weight
polycystic ovary syndrome
type diabetes
pregnant women
african american
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
body mass index
weight loss