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ArticleCanadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique2024

Preconception health disparities among reproductive-aged women with and without disabilities in Canada.

Samantha M Forbes, Lesley A Tarasoff, Meredith Evans, Hilary K Brown

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Article in Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  1. Intersectional Disparities in Severe Maternal Morbidity Across the Perinatal Continuum: A Population-Based Analysis.Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC · 2026
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Samantha M ForbesDalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Lesley A TarasoffDepartment of Health and Society, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Meredith EvansDepartment of Health and Society, University of Toronto Scarborough, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Hilary K BrownDalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. hk.brown@utoronto.ca.ORCID 0000-0002-8690-5841

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Abstract

objectivesPreconception health (PCH), which describes the health status of reproductive-aged individuals, can influence reproductive, maternal, and fetal/neonatal outcomes. PCH disparities have been observed in certain populations, prompting the development of tailored resources. Our objective was to compare the PCH characteristics of women with and without disabilities.

methodsWe undertook a secondary analysis of the 2003-2014 cycles of the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), which included n = 115,295 women aged 15-49 years. Among these, we also examined a sub-sample of n = 12,495 women with a subsequent obstetrical delivery identified in a linkage of the CCHS with the Discharge Abstract Database (DAD, 2003-2017). The outcomes were 8 PCH indicators. We used modified Poisson regression to estimate adjusted prevalence ratios (aPRs) for each PCH indicator, comparing women with and without disabilities, and multinomial logistic regression to calculate adjusted odds ratios for 1, 2, and ≥ 3 PCH indicators (vs. 0). Analyses were adjusted for baseline demographics.

resultsReproductive-aged women with disabilities had significantly increased aPRs of smoking (1.42 [95% CI:1.37-1.48]), obesity (1.57 [1.48-1.65]), and self-reported fair/poor physical (5.56 [5.09-6.07]) and mental health (4.07 [3.71-4.47]), compared to those without disabilities. They were also more likely to have ≥ 3, 2, and 1 PCH indicators (vs. 0). Findings were similar in the sub-sample with a subsequent obstetrical delivery.

conclusionCanadian reproductive-aged women with disabilities experience important PCH disparities. Further research is needed to inform tailored education and resources to support PCH in individuals with disabilities, in combination with policies to address structural barriers to PCH.

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Health Status DisparitiesHealth SurveysPersons with DisabilitiesPreconception CareAdolescentAdultCanadaFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPregnancyYoung AdultDeliveryDisabilityMaternal healthPreconception healthPregnancyReproductive health

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PMCPMC11151889

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