Do immigration and acculturation have an impact on hyperemesis gravidarum? Results of a study in Berlin/Germany.

CONCLUSIONS: Experience of migration is an etiological cofactor for HG. The grade of acculturation does not have a significant influence on the psychic well-being of HG patients.
PMID: 22448885 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynaecology - February 19, 2016 Category: OBGYN Tags: J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol Source Type: research