The Influence of Personal and Family Support on Maternal Cardiovascular Health: Insights from a TriNetX Study
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Background: Maternal cardiovascular health during and after pregnancy is influenced by various factors, including personal and family support. However, the specific impact of abnormal personal and family support on maternal outcomes remains understudied. Methods: Utilizing the TriNetX global health research network within the US Collaborative Network, we investigated the influence of abnormal personal and family support (ICD10CM:Z63) on maternal cardiovascular outcomes within one year post-pregnancy. Cohort 1 comprised women aged 15 to 60 with documented problems relating to primary and family support during or after childbirth between 2008 and 2023. Cohort 2 included a similar demographic with good primary and family support. Data were extracted from electronic health records, and the cohorts were matched based on diverse sociodemographic traits and medical comorbidities. Results: Our analysis revealed significant associations between problems relating to primary and family support during and after pregnancy and adverse maternal cardiovascular outcomes. Specifically, the presence of such challenges significantly increased the risk of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) (OR: 4.823, 95% CI: 3.361 to 6.919, p<0.001) and all-cause mortality (OR: 8.461, 95% CI: 5.184 to 13.812, p<0.001). Interestingly, it was associated with a reduced risk of peripartum or postpartum preeclampsia (OR: 0.603, 95% CI: 0.403 to 0.903, p<0.001). However, no significant association was observed between these personal and family support challenges and acute MI (OR: 1.092, 95% CI: 0.482 to 2.747, p=NS), ischemic stroke (OR: 1.403, 95% CI: 0.623 to 3.160, p=NS), hemorrhagic stroke (OR: 1.000, 95% CI: 0.416 to 2.404, p=NS), heart failure (OR: 1.075, 95% CI: 0.636 to 1.817, p=NS), or peripartum cardiomyopathy (OR: 0.586, 95% CI: 0.322 to 1.068, p=NS). Conclusion: Our findings highlight the significant impact of abnormal personal and family support on maternal cardiovascular health outcomes during and one year after pregnancy. Addressing challenges related to primary and family support during and after pregnancy may be crucial for reducing adverse outcomes and enhancing overall maternal well-being.
Awoyemi, Toluwalase
( Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
, Chicago
, Illinois
, United States
)
Anuforo, Anderson
( SUNY Upstate
, Syracuse
, New York
, United States
)
Tolu-akinnawo, Oluwaremilekun
( Meharry Medical College
, Dallas
, Georgia
, United States
)
Bolakale-rufai, Ikeoluwapo
( Indiana University
, INDIANAPOLIS
, Indiana
, United States
)
Ebubechukwu, Ugochukwu
( SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
, Brooklyn
, New York
, United States
)
Odo, Chinenye
( University of Pittsburgh
, Pittsburgh
, Pennsylvania
, United States
)
Ogunniyi, Kayode
( Richmond University Medical Center
, Durham
, United Kingdom
)
Author Disclosures:
Toluwalase Awoyemi:DO NOT have relevant financial relationships
| Anderson Anuforo:DO NOT have relevant financial relationships
| Oluwaremilekun Tolu-Akinnawo:DO NOT have relevant financial relationships
| Ikeoluwapo Bolakale-Rufai:DO NOT have relevant financial relationships
| Ugochukwu Ebubechukwu:DO NOT have relevant financial relationships
| Chinenye Odo:DO NOT have relevant financial relationships
| Kayode Ogunniyi:DO NOT have relevant financial relationships
