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Erschienen in: Maternal and Child Health Journal 1/2006

01.01.2006 | Original Paper

Utilization of Pay-in Antenatal Leave Among Working Women in Southern California

verfasst von: Sylvia Guendelman, PhD, Michelle Pearl, PhD, Steve Graham, MPH, Veronica Angulo, MPH, Martin Kharrazi, PhD

Erschienen in: Maternal and Child Health Journal | Ausgabe 1/2006

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Abstract

Objectives: Examine antenatal leave arrangements among pregnant workers in California, and the occupational, demographic and well-being characteristics associated with leave taking. Unlike most states, California provides paid pregnancy leave up to 4 weeks antenatally and 6–8 weeks postnatally. Methods: Weighted data from postpartum telephone interviews conducted between July 2002 and November 2003 were analyzed for 1214 women participating in a case–control study of birth outcomes in Southern California. Eligible women worked at least 20 h/week during the first two trimesters of pregnancy or through the date of prenatal screening. The overall response rate was 73%. Results: Fifty-two percent of women took no leave, 32% took antenatal leave expecting to return to their job or employer sometime after giving birth, and 9% quit their jobs during pregnancy. For leave-takers with paid leave (69%), the state was the main source of pay (74%). Medical problems (52%) rather than maternity leave benefits (25%) were the most common stated reasons for taking leave. The strongest predictors of leave taking versus working through pregnancy were feeling stressed and tired (adjusted OR = 4.3, 95% CI [2.2–8.2]) and having young children (adjusted OR = 2.1, 95% CI [1.2–3.7]), followed by occupational factors (night shift, unfulfilling and inflexible work, short work tenure). Lack of employer-offered maternity leave benefits was associated with increased quitting relative to both leave taking and working through pregnancy. Conclusions: Maternity benefits influence quitting, but alone do not determine antenatal leave taking. Working pregnant women in California utilize leave cautiously and predominantly to cope with health problems, work dissatisfaction and fatigue.
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Metadaten
Titel
Utilization of Pay-in Antenatal Leave Among Working Women in Southern California
verfasst von
Sylvia Guendelman, PhD
Michelle Pearl, PhD
Steve Graham, MPH
Veronica Angulo, MPH
Martin Kharrazi, PhD
Publikationsdatum
01.01.2006
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Maternal and Child Health Journal / Ausgabe 1/2006
Print ISSN: 1092-7875
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6628
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-005-0057-8

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