Original Article

Community Violence and Pregnancy Health Behaviors and Outcomes

Objectives: Community violence is associated with health-compromising behaviors (HCBs) and adverse general health and pregnancy outcomes. It is unknown whether these effects persist after adjusting for health behaviors. Methods: Retrospective cohort study of 36,637 pregnancies, 2005–2009, using birth certificate/hospital discharge databases. Community violence rate = (nonaccidental injuries/total injuries) × 100%….