Obstetric and newborn infant outcomes in human immunodeficiency virus-infected women who receive highly active antiretroviral therapy.

Objective: Our aim was to examine perinatal outcomes in women who are infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and who receive highly active antiretroviral therapy compared with the general population.

Study Design: In this retrospective cohort study, we compared 151 HIV-positive and 302 HIV-negative women. We defined highly active antiretroviral therapy as concomitant use of at least 3 antiretroviral drugs.

A comparison of birth outcomes among US-born and non-US-born Hispanic Women in North Carolina.

Objective: To compare birth outcomes between non-US-born and US-born Hispanic women in North Carolina (NC).

Methods: A retrospective comparison of birth outcomes from linked NC birth/death certificate data (1993-1997) for 22,234 Hispanic births by mother's place of birth was conducted.

Results: Mexico-born Hispanic women (58%) had significantly fewer medical risks, tobacco or alcohol use during pregnancy; however, they also had significantly less education and prenatal care than US-born Hispanic women (21%).

Infant mortality, low birth weight, and prematurity among Hispanic, white, and African American women in North Carolina.

Objectives: The study was undertaken to compare Hispanic birth outcomes with those of white and African American women in North Carolina and to examine variables associated with adverse birth outcomes among Hispanic women.

Study Design: Retrospective comparison of birth outcomes by ethnicity/race, from linked birth/infant death certificates in North Carolina (1993-1997) was conducted. Multivariate, binary logistic regression and chi(2) analysis were used to examine relationships between available medical and sociodemographic index values and composite birth outcomes among Hispanic women.