ArticleMaternal and child health journal2009
Racial differences in bacterial vaginosis among pregnant women: the relationship between demographic and behavioral predictors and individual BV-related microorganism levels.
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- Reproductive tract microbiota of women in childbearing age shifts upon gynecological infections and menstrual cycle.BMC microbiology · 2021Article
- Gardnerella vaginalis promotes group B Streptococcus vaginal colonization, enabling ascending uteroplacental infection in pregnant mice.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2021Article
- Explaining the Black-White Disparity in Preterm Birth: A Consensus Statement From a Multi-Disciplinary Scientific Work Group Convened by the March of Dimes.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2021Review
- Preliminary psychometrics of the Structured Trauma-Related Experiences and Symptoms Screener for Adults (STRESS-A) in an urban prenatal healthcare clinic.Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy · 2019Article
- Intravaginal practices and genital human papillomavirus infection among female sex workers in Cambodia.Journal of medical virology · 2018Article
- Emerging literature in the Microbiota-Brain Axis and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.Psychoneuroendocrinology · 2018Review
- The relationship of socioeconomic status to preterm contractions and preterm delivery.Maternal and child health journal · 2012Article
- Prevalence and correlates of recent vaginal douching among African American adolescent females.Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology · 2012Article
- The association between early life adversity and bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2011Article
- Smoking behavior among low-income black adults: patterns and correlates of smoking trajectories.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2010Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo determine predictors of bacterial vaginosis (BV) and the level of three common BV-related microorganisms by racial group.
methodsProspective cohort study of 1,886 pregnant women. BV was measured with Nugent's Gram Stain criteria, smoking status with urinalysis of cotinine levels, and stress with Cohen's perceived stress scale.
results73% of the cohort were African-American and 37% were BV positive. Smoking, numerous sexual partners, and single status were related to both BV positivity as well as higher levels of Gardnerella ssp. among African-American pregnant women. Age and history of STD were associated with BV positivity, and history of STD and insurance status were associated with Gardnerella ssp. levels in non-African-American pregnant women. Contrary to prior research, perceived stress and douching were not associated with BV positivity or the level of any of the BV-related microorganisms in this cohort.
conclusionsA greater number of modifiable, behavioral-related risk factors predicted BV and the level of BV-related microorganisms among African-American compared to non-African-American pregnant women. A deeper understanding of predictors of BV and related microorganism levels by racial group may help eliminate critical disparities with respect to BV positivity and adverse pregnancy outcomes, including spontaneous preterm birth.
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