Elizabeth A.K. Jones MPH, Dr. Keith Norris MD, PhD, Dr. Brenda Jenkins PhD, Dr. Clifton Addison PhD, Dr. Marinelle Payton MD, PhD, MS, MPH
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Abstract
Background
Previous studies have reported mixed results on the relationship between live births and cardiovascular disease among African American females, with few controlling for an inclusive list of major cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and/or including a large population of African American female participants.
Methods
Data was from 3367 African American women, 21 and older, in the Jackson Heart Study. Myocardial Infraction (MI), Self-reported history of cardiac procedures, Coronary Heart Disease Status/History, Self-reported history of Carotid Angioplasty, Cardiovascular Disease history, and Heart Failure History were obtained from 2000 to 2004 interviews. Live births were self-reported. Chi-square test indicated a significant association between live births and the presence of CVD (p =.000). Logistic regression estimated the relationship between live births and cardiovascular events, adjusting for major cardiovascular risk factors.
Results
After adjusting for hypertension status, current smoking status, cholesterol status, diabetes status, family history of heart diseases (mother), family history of heart disease (father), age, frequency of alcohol use in the past 12 months, and the average number of drinks per week in the past 12 months, there was no longer a significant relationship between live births and the risk of CVD (AOR 1.012, 95% CI, 1.009-1.015, p=.895).
Conclusion
The unadjusted significant relationship between live births and CVD events disappeared after adjusting for major CVD risk factors, which suggests that an association between live births and CVD is indirect and based on the distribution of CVD risk factors.
期刊介绍:
Journal of the National Medical Association, the official journal of the National Medical Association, is a peer-reviewed publication whose purpose is to address medical care disparities of persons of African descent.
The Journal of the National Medical Association is focused on specialized clinical research activities related to the health problems of African Americans and other minority groups. Special emphasis is placed on the application of medical science to improve the healthcare of underserved populations both in the United States and abroad. The Journal has the following objectives: (1) to expand the base of original peer-reviewed literature and the quality of that research on the topic of minority health; (2) to provide greater dissemination of this research; (3) to offer appropriate and timely recognition of the significant contributions of physicians who serve these populations; and (4) to promote engagement by member and non-member physicians in the overall goals and objectives of the National Medical Association.