The influences of race/color on unfavorable obstetric and neonatal outcomes

Authors

  • Vanessa Cardoso Pacheco Associação Educacional Luterana Bom Jesus (Ielusc), Curso de Graduação em Enfermagem Bom Jesus – Joinville (SC), Brasil. Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Joinville – Joinville (SC), Brasil.
  • Jean Carl Silva Maternidade Darcy Vargas – Joinville (SC), Brasil. Universidade da Região de Joinville (Univille) – Joinville (SC), Brasil.
  • Ana Paula Mariussi Universidade da Região de Joinville (Univille) – Joinville (SC), Brasil.
  • Monica Roeder Lima Universidade da Região de Joinville (Univille) – Joinville (SC), Brasil.
  • Thiago Ribeiro e Silva Universidade Positivo – Curitiba (PR), Brasil.

Keywords:

Health differences. Health equity. Ethnic group. Pregnancy result. Newborn.

Abstract

This is a cross-sectional study, which evaluated race/color influences on unfavorable obstetric and neonatal outcomes. Logistic regression models were constructed to calculate the odds ratio and to examine maternal and neonatal risk. Black pregnant women prevailed with statistical significance among those with low schooling, previous hypertension, three or more living children and with occupation. Black pregnant women presented no greater risk in unfavorable outcomes. Race/color does not behave as a genetic or biological marker, but as a social construct, which can influence health conditions as a social determinant.

Saúde em Debate v. 42 n.116, jan-mar, 2018

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Published

2018-03-31

How to Cite

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Pacheco VC, Silva JC, Mariussi AP, Lima MR, Silva TR e. The influences of race/color on unfavorable obstetric and neonatal outcomes. Saúde debate [Internet]. 2018 Mar. 31 [cited 2025 Feb. 5];42(116 jan-mar):125-37. Available from: https://revista.saudeemdebate.org.br/sed/article/view/781

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 116 jan-mar (2018): Janeiro/Março

Section

Original Article