Date of Presentation

5-2-2024 12:00 AM

College

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Poster Abstract

The goal of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of substance use among women who experience postpartum depression. Looking at South Jersey women in particular, we aimed to compare the rates of women who began to engage in substance use after undergoing labor within the past one year who are covered by private health insurance versus those with Medicaid coverage. A retrospective chart review was performed, and although the small sample size limited our attempts at data analysis, it revealed that there is work to be done in this field. There needs to be methods in reducing the stigma for postpartum women in seeking care and allowing them to have appropriate support from their physicians in their postpartum period.

Keywords

New Jersey, Substance-Related Disorders, Substance Abuse, Postpartum Period, Postpartum Depression, Social Stigma

Disciplines

Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms | Health and Medical Administration | Medicine and Health Sciences | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Primary Care | Psychiatry | Substance Abuse and Addiction | Women's Health

Document Type

Poster

DOI

10.31986/issn.2689-0690_rdw.stratford_research_day.145_2024

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May 2nd, 12:00 AM

Evaluating the Prevalence of Postpartum Substance Use in South Jersey

The goal of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of substance use among women who experience postpartum depression. Looking at South Jersey women in particular, we aimed to compare the rates of women who began to engage in substance use after undergoing labor within the past one year who are covered by private health insurance versus those with Medicaid coverage. A retrospective chart review was performed, and although the small sample size limited our attempts at data analysis, it revealed that there is work to be done in this field. There needs to be methods in reducing the stigma for postpartum women in seeking care and allowing them to have appropriate support from their physicians in their postpartum period.

 

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