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American Journal of Public Health, Vol. 87, Issue 6 1022-1026, Copyright © 1997 by American Public Health Association

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Prenatal health behaviors and psychosocial risk factors in pregnant women of Mexican origin: the role of acculturation.

R E Zambrana, S C Scrimshaw, N Collins and C Dunkel-Schetter

Social Work Program, George Mason University, Fairfax, Va 22030-4444, USA.

OBJECTIVES: This study examined the association between acculturation of Mexican-origin women and factors in low birthweight and preterm delivery. METHODS: Interviews were conducted with 911 Mexican-origin respondents in Los Angeles prenatal care clinics. Infant outcome data were retrieved from delivery records. RESULTS: Mexican-American women had generally more undesirable prenatal behaviors and risk factors than Mexican-immigrant women. Although higher acculturation was significantly associated with behavioral risk factors, there were no direct effects of acculturation on infant gestational age or birthweight. CONCLUSIONS: Future research needs to measure multiple factors to assess their effects on culture-specific protective factors.




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