Relationships Between Work Factors, Pregnancy Weight Gain, and Postpartum Weight Retention: The Comparative Effectiveness and Provider Induced Demand Collaboration (EPIC) Study
Abstract
Background: Pregnancy is a common condition among active duty military women of childbearing age treated by the Military Health System. Excessive gestational weight gain and postpartum weight retention can increase risk of adverse health outcomes for both women and their offspring, and can impact military readiness. Many factors affect the health of the mother and infant during pregnancy and the postpartum period, including demographic, biological, psychosocial, behavioral, and occupational variables. The purpose of the study is to examine the relationship of these factors to gestational weight gain and postpartum weight retention in an active duty population seeking care in the Military Health System between 2010-2014. Study Aims: In active duty military women, to determine the relationship of the following variables on pregnancy weight gain and postpartum weight retention: 1) demographic factors and variables affecting home demands; 2) having a mental health diagnosis (anxiety, depression, PTSD, or adjustment disorder); 3) service branch and work factors, including rank; 4) region of TRICARE service; and 5) delivery type (vaginal birth vs. cesarean delivery) and the development of preeclampsia.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 24, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1127943
Entities
People
- Dawn Johnson
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences