Abstract

Aims: This large epidemiologic study was designed to determine prevalence of fibroids in black and white women, identify risk factors for condition, and examine biological markers in fibroid tissue to better understand factors affecting initiation and growth. Accomplishments: We completed data collection for the 1482 sample of women from those randomly selected from the GW Health Plan in Washington, DC. Data has been computerized and samples organized. Analysis has begun, beginning with a paper showing higher prevalence of fibroids in black women.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Type
Intramural Research (Z01)
Project #
1Z01ES049013-06
Application #
6432320
Study Section
Epidemiology and Biometry Training Committee (EB)
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Budget End
Support Year
6
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
U.S. National Inst of Environ Hlth Scis
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Country
United States
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  Publications

Upson, Kristen; Harmon, Quaker E; Laughlin-Tommaso, Shannon K et al. (2016) Soy-based Infant Formula Feeding and Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Among Young African American Women. Epidemiology 27:716-25
Dragomir, Anca D; Schroeder, Jane C; Connolly, AnnaMarie et al. (2010) Potential risk factors associated with subtypes of uterine leiomyomata. Reprod Sci 17:1029-35
Vines, Anissa I; Baird, Donna D (2009) Stress of caring for children: the role of perceived racism. J Natl Med Assoc 101:156-60
Jukic, Anne Marie Zaura; Weinberg, Clarice R; Baird, Donna D et al. (2008) Measuring menstrual discomfort: a comparison of interview and diary data. Epidemiology 19:846-50
Baird, Donna Day; Dunson, David B; Hill, Michael C et al. (2007) Association of physical activity with development of uterine leiomyoma. Am J Epidemiol 165:157-63
Baird, Donna Day; Travlos, Gregory S (2007) Obesity and insulin-like growth factor-I in African Americans and Whites. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 16:1526;author reply 1526
Vines, Anissa I; Baird, Donna D; McNeilly, Maya et al. (2006) Social correlates of the chronic stress of perceived racism among Black women. Ethn Dis 16:101-7
Baird, Donna D; Kesner, James S; Dunson, David B (2006) Luteinizing hormone in premenopausal women may stimulate uterine leiomyomata development. J Soc Gynecol Investig 13:130-5
Baird, Donna Day; Newbold, Retha (2005) Prenatal diethylstilbestrol (DES) exposure is associated with uterine leiomyoma development. Reprod Toxicol 20:81-4
Baird, Donna Day (2004) Invited commentary: uterine leiomyomata-we know so little but could learn so much. Am J Epidemiol 159:124-6

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