Social Determinants of Health, Perceived Stress Scores, and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

Key Points

• Investigate the relationship between social determinants, perceived stress, and pregnancy outcomes in a high-risk cohort.
• Analyzed self-reported social needs and perceived stress scores in the first trimester.
• Evaluated adverse pregnancy outcomes based on the collected data.
• Focused on a Pacific-Island cohort with unique cultural factors.
• No overall association between social needs, perceived stress, and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
• Food insecurity correlated with reduced adverse outcomes, suggesting a unique protective factor.
• Differences in perceived stress effects observed compared to Western populations.

Abstract