Title
Risk Factors Associated with Alcohol, Cigarette, and Illicit Drug Use Among Pregnant Women: Evidence from the Fragile Family and Child Well-Being Survey
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-28-2006
Abstract
The use of illicit and licit drugs during pregnancy is a major public health concern that has garnered much medical, governmental, and media attention because of the increased health risks it poses for women and their newborns. To date, however, few studies have examined the antecedents contributing to substance use among pregnant women. In this paper, we examine the prevalence of alcohol, cigarette, and illicit drug use among a recent sample of pregnant women and report on the factors that place these women at risk for engaging in the use of these substances. We conclude by making recommendations to improve existing policy and programming efforts that address the specific needs of pregnant substance-using women.
DOI
10.1300/J079v32n04_01
MSU Digital Commons Citation
Huang, Chien Chung and Reid, Robert, "Risk Factors Associated with Alcohol, Cigarette, and Illicit Drug Use Among Pregnant Women: Evidence from the Fragile Family and Child Well-Being Survey" (2006). Department of Family Science and Human Development Scholarship and Creative Works. 142.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/familysci-facpubs/142