Trends, Patterns, and Maternal Characteristics of Opioid Prescribing During Pregnancy in a Large Population-based Cohort Study

Original research
par
Nechuta, Sarah et al

Date de publication

2022

Géographie

USA

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Non

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Non

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

We linked statewide PDMP and birth certificate data in Tennessee (TN) to determine patterns of prescription opioid and benzodiazepine use during pregnancy.

Constatations/points à retenir

The overall prevalence remained close to 12% with many women using for long durations. Use was associated lower socioeconomic status, obesity, and prenatal smoking. Findings highlight the need for maternal education and resources, and provider support for implementation of evidence-based care.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

We constructed a cohort of 311,217 live singleton births from 2013 to 2016 with prescription history from 90 days before pregnancy to birth.

Mots clés

About prescribers
Sex/Gender
Parents/caregivers