A systematic review of the health effects of prenatal exposure to disaster

Saulnier, Dell D; Brolin, Kim

doi:10.1007/s00038-015-0699-2

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“…Pregnant women are often considered a vulnerable population during disasters, both natural and chemical [ 1 ], and for this reason, the effects of the Gulf oil spill on pregnant women are of particular concern. Although a large number of studies have examined the effect of disaster on birth outcomes, such as low birthweight or preterm birth [ 2 ], and an additional line of research examines its effects on the infants [ 3 ], relatively few studies have assessed how disaster might affect maternal health. In terms of major medical complications, gestational diabetes (GDM) and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (including pre-eclampsia (PE) and pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)) have been examined in a few studies, with mixed results [ 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 ]; some studies show an increase, others show no effect.…”

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Self-Reported Oil Spill Exposure and Pregnancy Complications: The GROWH Study

Harville

Shankar

Zilversmit

et al. 2017

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Adverse infant outcomes often rise in the aftermath of disaster, but few studies have assessed the effects of disaster on maternal health. 1091 southern Louisiana women were interviewed about their pregnancy history, including pregnancy complications. Associations between oil spill exposures and gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders, and nausea/vomiting were assessed for all reported pregnancies. 631 women had a pregnancy both before and after the oil spill. Generalized estimating equations (logistic regression) with adjustment for confounders were used. To assess possible unmeasured confounding, instead of considering oil spill exposure as a time-varying exposure, women were defined as oil spill-exposed or not. If oil spill-exposed women were equally prone to complications in pregnancies that occurred prior to the oil spill as after it, it was considered that any associations were likely due to selection or reporting issues. Women who reported oil spill exposure, particularly loss of use of the coast, were more likely to report gestational diabetes; however, the level of association was similar for pregnancies before and after the spill (p for interaction >0.10 and odds ratios (ORs) for pregnancies prior to the spill > than those after the spill). No associations were found between oil spill exposure and hypertensive disorders. This analysis does not suggest an increased risk of pregnancy complications associated with exposure to the oil spill; however, future studies should assess exposure and outcomes prospectively and clinically instead of relying on self-report.

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Self-Reported Oil Spill Exposure and Pregnancy Complications: The GROWH Study

Harville

Shankar

Zilversmit

et al. 2017

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“…In this study, we focused on the health effects of famine as changes in body function or cell structure that led to disease or health problems [ 12 ]. A scoping review was performed according to the methodology derived from Arksey and O’Malley’s paper [ 13 ] by doing a back-and-forth search between early findings and new insights and changing the search terms during the process.…”

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PALTEM: What Parameters Should Be Collected in Disaster Settings to Assess the Long-Term Outcomes of Famine?

Moraru

Almeida

Degryse

2018

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Evidence suggests that nutritional status during fetal development and early life leaves an imprint on the genome, which leads to health outcomes not only on a person as an adult but also on his offspring. The purpose of this study is to bring forth an overview of the relevant parameters that need to be collected to assess the long-term and transgenerational health outcomes of famine. A literature search was conducted for the most pertinent articles on the epigenetic effects of famine. The results were compiled, synthesized and discussed with an expert in genetics for critical input and validation. Prenatal and early life exposure to famine was associated with metabolic, cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive, neuropsychiatric and oncologic diseases. We propose a set of parameters to be collected in disaster settings to assess the long-term outcomes of famine: PALTEM (parameters to assess long-term effects of malnutrition).

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“…Son propensos a tener problemas de salud durante y después de las condiciones de crisis debido al estrés fisiológico y psicológico, el trauma y el acceso limitado a los servicios de salud. La exposición a condiciones de desastre o crisis es extensa y se convierte en un determinante importante de su salud fetal (20) . Además, su manera de afrontar las crisis, incluidos los brotes de enfermedades, es subjetivo y es muy probable que esté influido por la intensidad de los factores estresantes que sienten (13) .…”

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“…Hacer pasatiempos o juegos puede mejorar las condiciones mentales; otros escuchan música, cantan, tocan instrumentos musicales y buscan información relacionada con los esfuerzos para mantener la salud. El apego entre los individuos y las crisis que enfrentan directamente (adaptarse a las condiciones de la pandemia) es un mecanismo de afrontamiento para mejorar el bienestar psicológico y reducir el estrés postraumático (20,22,24) .…”

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Las poblaciones vulnerables enfrentando los desafíos durante la pandemia del covid-19: una revisión sistemática

Nasution

Pradana²,

casman³

2021

Enf Global

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Objetivo: Durante la pandemia, la aplicación del distanciamiento social determina que las poblaciones vulnerables se conviertan en uno de los grupos que experimentan los peores impactos, especialmente niños, mujeres embarazadas y adultos mayores. El propósito de este estudio es analizar los obstáculos que experimentan las poblaciones vulnerables.Método: Este estudio utiliza un método de búsqueda de literatura en varias bases de datos como CINAHL, Proquest, Wiley, ScienceDirect de 2015-2020.Resultados: Los resultados de la búsqueda obtuvieron 17 artículos. La revisión crítica que se llevó a cabo siguió las directrices del Programa de Habilidades de Evaluación Crítica (CASP) de Cochrane. Los resultados de este estudio fueron las condiciones pandémicas que ocurren durante un largo período y pueden afectar a poblaciones vulnerables de la sociedad, que consisten en niños, mujeres embarazadas y adultos mayores. Las poblaciones vulnerables tienen varios mecanismos de supervivencia y están significativamente influenciadas por la presencia o ausencia de apoyo social de la familia, la comunidad y el gobierno.Conclusiones: La importancia del papel del gobierno en prestar atención a la calidad de los servicios especiales de salud para poblaciones vulnerables puede mejorar el bienestar y el estado de salud de estas poblaciones. Primary Goal: During the pandemic, the application of social distancing resulting in vulnerable populations becoming one of the groups experiencing the worst impacts, especially those who are children, pregnant women, and older adults. The purpose of this study is to analyze the obstacles encountered by these vulnerable populations. Methods: This study uses a literature search method on several databases, namely CINAHL, Proquest, Wiley, and ScienceDirect, in the 20152020 period. Results: The search resulted in 17 articles. The critical review carried out followed the Critical Appraisal Skills Program guidelines from Cochrane. This study's results were pandemic conditions that occur over a long period can affect vulnerable populations in society, consisting of children, pregnant women, and older adults. Vulnerable people have various coping mechanisms and are significantly affected by the presence or absence of social support from family, community, and the Government. Conclusions: The importance of the Government's role in paying attention to the quality of specific health services for vulnerable populations can improve these populations' welfare and health status.

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A systematic review of the health effects of prenatal exposure to disaster

Cited by 27 publications

References 57 publications

Self-Reported Oil Spill Exposure and Pregnancy Complications: The GROWH Study

Self-Reported Oil Spill Exposure and Pregnancy Complications: The GROWH Study

PALTEM: What Parameters Should Be Collected in Disaster Settings to Assess the Long-Term Outcomes of Famine?

Las poblaciones vulnerables enfrentando los desafíos durante la pandemia del covid-19: una revisión sistemática

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