Editorial: Maternal substance and alcohol use and contextual issues.

Autor: Yukiko Washio, Williams, Petal Petersen, Isaacs, Krystyna R.
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Zdroj: Frontiers in Psychiatry; 2024, p1-3, 3p
Abstrakt: This article explores the effects of substance and alcohol use during pregnancy on the health of mothers and infants, as well as the relationship between substance use and contextual factors. It emphasizes the negative outcomes such as miscarriage, low birth weight, and stillbirth associated with substance and alcohol use during pregnancy. The article also emphasizes the importance of interventions that address the psychosocial and cultural issues related to substance use during pregnancy. The document provides a list of references from various scientific articles that cover topics such as substance abuse, violence, HIV, and maternal health, including the impact of substance abuse and violence on women's mental health, the effects of alcohol and drug use during pregnancy on fetal development, and the potential consequences of cannabis legalization in South Africa. The references also discuss the intersection of these issues with the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential effects on pregnant and postpartum women. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index