Geographic patterns of low birth weight in Hawaii

Changing pregnancy outcomes of Samoan women in Hawaii

“…The results of this analysis of trends in pregnancy outcomes of Samoan women in Hawaii were unexpected and had not been identified in previous analyses 7 . 12 , 18 The findings showed a small but significant temporal reduction in mean birthweight of Samoan infants accompanied by a significant increase in SGA births.…”

“…The results of this analysis of trends in pregnancy outcomes of Samoan women in Hawaii were unexpected and had not been identified in previous analyses. 7,12,18 The findings showed a small but significant temporal reduction in mean birthweight of Samoan infants accompanied by a significant increase in SGA births. The risk of low birthweight or preterm births was not found to change between the two periods after controlling for socio-demographic risk factors, use of prenatal care and records with missing data elements ( Table 4).…”

Changing pregnancy outcomes of Samoan women in Hawaii

“…The results of this analysis of trends in pregnancy outcomes of Samoan women in Hawaii were unexpected and had not been identified in previous analyses 7 . 12 , 18 The findings showed a small but significant temporal reduction in mean birthweight of Samoan infants accompanied by a significant increase in SGA births.…”

“…The results of this analysis of trends in pregnancy outcomes of Samoan women in Hawaii were unexpected and had not been identified in previous analyses. 7,12,18 The findings showed a small but significant temporal reduction in mean birthweight of Samoan infants accompanied by a significant increase in SGA births. The risk of low birthweight or preterm births was not found to change between the two periods after controlling for socio-demographic risk factors, use of prenatal care and records with missing data elements ( Table 4).…”

Negative Consequences of Acculturation on Health Behaviour, Social Support and Stress among Pregnant Southeast Asian Immigrant Women in Montreal: An Exploratory Study

“…Other studies have examined the role of neighbourhood social environment and LBW. 39 For example, Kieffer et al 40 attrib-uted the lower rates of LBW observed in geographical areas of high ethnic homogeneity in Hawaii to the wider accessibility of social support.…”

Mortality Patterns of Native Hawaiians Across Their Lifespan: 1990–2000

“…Still, reports of health outcomes among NHPIs have increased somewhat in recent years. These reports suggest that NHPIs face elevated risks for cardiovascular disease,19 poor health,13,14,17,18 cancer,15,16 obesity and diabetes,32,33 and mortality across the life course 11,12,34,35. However, baseline health statistics from larger national databases on specific health issues, which represent a vital element for informing policies on NHPI health and well-being, remain sparse.…”

Changing pregnancy outcomes of Samoan women in Hawaii

“…The results of this analysis of trends in pregnancy outcomes of Samoan women in Hawaii were unexpected and had not been identified in previous analyses 7 . 12 , 18 The findings showed a small but significant temporal reduction in mean birthweight of Samoan infants accompanied by a significant increase in SGA births.…”

“…The results of this analysis of trends in pregnancy outcomes of Samoan women in Hawaii were unexpected and had not been identified in previous analyses. 7,12,18 The findings showed a small but significant temporal reduction in mean birthweight of Samoan infants accompanied by a significant increase in SGA births. The risk of low birthweight or preterm births was not found to change between the two periods after controlling for socio-demographic risk factors, use of prenatal care and records with missing data elements ( Table 4).…”

Negative Consequences of Acculturation on Health Behaviour, Social Support and Stress among Pregnant Southeast Asian Immigrant Women in Montreal: An Exploratory Study

“…Other studies have examined the role of neighbourhood social environment and LBW. 39 For example, Kieffer et al 40 attrib-uted the lower rates of LBW observed in geographical areas of high ethnic homogeneity in Hawaii to the wider accessibility of social support.…”

Mortality Patterns of Native Hawaiians Across Their Lifespan: 1990–2000

“…Still, reports of health outcomes among NHPIs have increased somewhat in recent years. These reports suggest that NHPIs face elevated risks for cardiovascular disease,19 poor health,13,14,17,18 cancer,15,16 obesity and diabetes,32,33 and mortality across the life course 11,12,34,35. However, baseline health statistics from larger national databases on specific health issues, which represent a vital element for informing policies on NHPI health and well-being, remain sparse.…”

Changing pregnancy outcomes of Samoan women in Hawaii

“…The results of this analysis of trends in pregnancy outcomes of Samoan women in Hawaii were unexpected and had not been identified in previous analyses 7 . 12 , 18 The findings showed a small but significant temporal reduction in mean birthweight of Samoan infants accompanied by a significant increase in SGA births.…”

“…The results of this analysis of trends in pregnancy outcomes of Samoan women in Hawaii were unexpected and had not been identified in previous analyses. 7,12,18 The findings showed a small but significant temporal reduction in mean birthweight of Samoan infants accompanied by a significant increase in SGA births. The risk of low birthweight or preterm births was not found to change between the two periods after controlling for socio-demographic risk factors, use of prenatal care and records with missing data elements ( Table 4).…”

Negative Consequences of Acculturation on Health Behaviour, Social Support and Stress among Pregnant Southeast Asian Immigrant Women in Montreal: An Exploratory Study

“…Other studies have examined the role of neighbourhood social environment and LBW. 39 For example, Kieffer et al 40 attrib-uted the lower rates of LBW observed in geographical areas of high ethnic homogeneity in Hawaii to the wider accessibility of social support.…”

Mortality Patterns of Native Hawaiians Across Their Lifespan: 1990–2000

“…Still, reports of health outcomes among NHPIs have increased somewhat in recent years. These reports suggest that NHPIs face elevated risks for cardiovascular disease,19 poor health,13,14,17,18 cancer,15,16 obesity and diabetes,32,33 and mortality across the life course 11,12,34,35. However, baseline health statistics from larger national databases on specific health issues, which represent a vital element for informing policies on NHPI health and well-being, remain sparse.…”