A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
The Burden of OASIS Increases along with Socioeconomic Position - Register-Based Analysis of 980,733 Births in Finland
Authors: Raisanen S, Cartwright R, Gissler M, Kramer MR, Heinonen S
Publisher: PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE
Publication year: 2013
Journal: PLoS ONE
Journal name in source: PLOS ONE
Journal acronym: PLOS ONE
Article number: ARTN e73515
Volume: 8
Issue: 8
Number of pages: 7
ISSN: 1932-6203
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0073515
Abstract
Conclusions: OASIS at the first vaginal delivery demonstrates a strong positive social gradient. Higher SES is associated with a number of risk factors for OASIS, including higher birthweight and non-smoking, but only 40% of the excess incidence is explained by these known risk factors. Further research should address other underlying causes including differences in lifestyle or environmental factors, and inequalities in healthcare provision.
Conclusions: OASIS at the first vaginal delivery demonstrates a strong positive social gradient. Higher SES is associated with a number of risk factors for OASIS, including higher birthweight and non-smoking, but only 40% of the excess incidence is explained by these known risk factors. Further research should address other underlying causes including differences in lifestyle or environmental factors, and inequalities in healthcare provision.
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