Reducing sexual health risks and substance use in the prenatal setting: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

AbstractSexually transmitted infections (STIs) are at a record high in the United States, and STI risk is a critical and costly public health concern for childbearing women. STIs can lead to a number of serious health risks including premature birth, low birth weight, ectopic pregnancy, and fetal death. Similarly, there has been a dramatic increase in substance use during pregnancy, leading to complications during pregnancy and poorer birth outcomes. Women who misuse substances are disproportionately more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors that can result in STIs.

Source: Contemporary Clinical Trials - August 12, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Golfo Tzilos Wernette, Melissa Plegue, Okeoma Mmeje, Ananda Sen, Kristina Countryman, Quyen Ngo, Lisa Prosser, Caron Zlotnick Source Type: research