Epigenomic pathways from racism to preterm birth: secondary analysis of the Nulliparous Pregnancy Outcomes Study: monitoring Mothers-to-be (nuMoM2b) cohort study in the USA to examine how DNA methylation mediates the relationship between multilevel racism and preterm birth in black women: a study protocol

Epigenomic pathways from racism to preterm birth: secondary analysis of the Nulliparous Pregnancy Outcomes Study: monitoring Mothers-to-be (nuMoM2b) cohort study in the USA to examine how DNA methylation mediates the relationship between multilevel racism and preterm birth in black women: a study protocol

Introduction Preterm birth is a significant contributor to pregnancy-related morbidity and mortality, particularly affecting black women. Racism is a key driver of perinatal inequities, but mechanisms remain unclear. Epigenomics research offers promise in understanding how environmental exposures, i...

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Main Authors: Goleen Samari, Yihong Zhao, Veronica Barcelona, Mitali Ray, Haotian Wu, Paolo Reho, Rebecca McNeil, Uma M Reddy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2025-03-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/3/e091801.full
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