Pregnancy intendedness among a low income population

Introduction. In the United States, approximately 3.1 million births per year are classified as unintended. Specific aims. This study will examine the association between pregnancy intendedness and support characteristics, key demographic factors and psychological factors in a low income population. Methods. Three interviews were conducted as part of the intensive evaluation. Questions focused on demographics, prenatal health behaviors and psychosocial factors. Results. Unintended pregnancy resulting in birth was most commonly found among non-White, poorly educated and those living in poverty. The support of the family or friends was not found to be significant when comparing it to the intendedness of the pregnancy---but the support received from the partner was found to be significant. The only psychosocial factor found significantly related to pregnancy intendedness was the mother's feelings about this pregnancy.

Name thesis:degree_name

MS

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Community Practice

Year dc:date.available

2000

Author dc:creator

• Thomas, Amy Nicole

Contributors dc:contributor

• Irene Tessaro.

• Public health
• Women's studies

Identifier

https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/1112

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:researchrepository.wvu.edu:etd-2115