Table 4.
Adverse social circumstances and complicating issues for the mother reported at the time of pregnancy (n = 108)
| Additional issue | Diagnosed (n = 41) | Undiagnosed (n = 67) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n a | %a | n a | %a | |
| Uncertain immigration status | 12 | 29 | 16 | 24 |
| Housing problems | 12 | 29 | 18 | 27 |
| Intimate partner violence | 4 | 10 | 8 | 12 |
| Drug/excess alcohol use | 4 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
| Diagnosed mental health issue | 8 | 20 | 6 | 9 |
| Social service involvement | 8 | 20 | 9 | 13 |
| Incarceration/partner incarceration | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Maternal age < 18 years at delivery | 0 | – | 2 | 3 |
| Not fluent in English | 11 | 27 | 5 | 7 |
a
Some women were reported to have several issues, so n totals > 108 (> 100%).