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Illegal drug use, smoking and alcohol consumption in a low-risk Irish primigravid population
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Jennifer C. Donnelly
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January 10, 2008
Abstract
To evaluate the prevalence of illegal drug use, smoking and alcohol consumption in Irish primigravidas, we interviewed 1011 women at their booking visit. A total of 23.5% (235) of women had used illegal drugs prior to their first pregnancy, 28.9% were ex-smokers and 27.9% were still smoking during pregnancy. A total of 53.9% admitted to drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Smokers are 2.8 times more likely to have used drugs in the past than non-smokers. Level of alcohol consumption appears to be a significant predictor of drug use.
Received: 2008-5-31
Revised: 2007-7-12
Accepted: 2007-10-2
Published Online: 2008-01-10
Published in Print: 2008-01-01
©2008 by Walter de Gruyter Berlin New York
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