Monika Mitra|Ilhom Akobirshoev|Michael McKee|Lisa I. Iezzoni
Birth Outcomes Among U.S. Women With Hearing Loss
Brandeis University|Brandeis University|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Massachusetts General Hospital
introductionthe purpose study estimate national occurrence deliveries women hearing loss compare birth outcomes women without hearing lossmethodsthis study examined 20082011 nationwide inpatient sample healthcare cost utilization project 2015 compare birth outcomes women hearing loss without birth outcomes included preterm birth low birth weight multivariate regression analyses compared birth outcomes women without hearing loss controlling maternal age racial ethnic identity type health insurance comorbidity region hospital location teaching status hospital ownership hospital median household income mothers zip coderesultsof estimated 179 million deliveries 10462 occurred women hearing loss adjusted regression analyses controlling demographic characteristics women hearing loss significantly likely without hearing loss preterm birth or128 95 ci108 152 p0001 low birth weight or143 95 ci109 190 p005conclusionsthis study provides first examination pregnancy outcomes among women hearing loss us analysis demonstrates significant disparities birth outcomes women without hearing loss understanding addressing causes disparities critical improving pregnancy outcomes among women hearing loss