Abstract
Describe the prevalence of and characteristics associated with being hurt in a car accident during pregnancy; the resulting
medical care needed; and the association between counseling and the medical care needed after a car accident. Secondary data
analysis of PRAMS (Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System) data, a population based survey of women with a recent live
birth. Two percent of women were hurt in a car accident during their pregnancy. Only 57% of them had received counseling on
seat belt use. Most women (87%) who were hurt in an accident needed medical care. Being counseled on seat belt use was not
associated with the level of care needed. Most pregnant women who are hurt in a car accident require medical care or bed rest.
Public health action and research is needed to reduce the burden of motor-vehicle related injuries among pregnant women.
medical care needed; and the association between counseling and the medical care needed after a car accident. Secondary data
analysis of PRAMS (Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System) data, a population based survey of women with a recent live
birth. Two percent of women were hurt in a car accident during their pregnancy. Only 57% of them had received counseling on
seat belt use. Most women (87%) who were hurt in an accident needed medical care. Being counseled on seat belt use was not
associated with the level of care needed. Most pregnant women who are hurt in a car accident require medical care or bed rest.
Public health action and research is needed to reduce the burden of motor-vehicle related injuries among pregnant women.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-6
- DOI 10.1007/s10995-011-0861-2
- Authors
- Nedra S. Whitehead, RTI International, Social and Statistical Sciences, 2951 Flowers Road South, Suite 119, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA
- Journal Maternal and Child Health Journal
- Online ISSN 1573-6628
- Print ISSN 1092-7875