Faculty Sponsor

Jana Stedman

College

Nursing

Department/Program

Physician Assistant Program

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Symposium Date

Summer 7-24-2024

Abstract

Objective: To find how the father plays a role in maternal outcomes, particularly preeclampsia.

Methods: Using online databases and the search terms maternal outcomes, paternal genome, preeclampsia, and paternal health, 5 studies were identified for this paper. They include prospective cohort studies, retrospective cohort studies, meta-analysis, and systematic reviews.

Results: The father does play a role in preeclampsia, but not in terms of genetics. His health and the time over which the woman is exposed to his sperm have been found to be related to risk of preeclampsia.

Conclusion: Paternal variables such as preconception health and sperm exposure timeline have been found to affect the risk of preeclampsia, however more research is needed due to the complexity of preeclampsia.

Keywords: Maternal outcomes, paternal genome, preeclampsia, paternal health, sperm exposure, paternal variables.

Biographical Information about Author(s)

Brianna has special interests in many topics such as women's health, cardiology, ENT and surgery. She plans on working back home in South Bend after graduation. She will be presenting on "Do Paternal Factors Have an Impact on Preeclampsia?" because she has a special interest in women's health and improving outcomes and the care women receive.

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