Indicator 5.12 Risk factor status of women who attended an antenatal visit in the third trimester of pregnancy

Consideration

Data for this indicator are not available for update—baseline results reported.

Smoking status

In 2010–11, based on self-reported data, 55% of women who gave birth to an Indigenous baby and attended an antenatal visit in the third trimester, smoked during pregnancy.

Alcohol consumption and illicit drug use

Around 1 in 6 reported that they consumed alcohol during pregnancy and 16% reported the use of illicit drugs.

Population groups

Use of illicit drugs and alcohol was more commonly reported by those living in Major cities than more remote areas (Figure 5.12).

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5.12 Risk factor status of women who gave birth to an Indigenous baby (attending an antenatal visit in the third trimester of pregnancy), by selected population group, 2010–2011

The chart shows the percentage of women who gave birth to an Indigenous baby (attending an antenatal visit in the third trimester of pregnancy) varied by risk factor with 55% reporting smoking, 17% reporting alcohol consumption and 16% reporting illicit drug use in 2010–2011. The percentage of women in this cohort who smoked was similar by level of remoteness while the percentage of women reporting alcohol consumption and illicit drug use was higher in Major cities than more remote areas. Percentages varied across the states and territories.

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Indicator 5.12 data specifications

 

Definition

Data source

Numerator

Number of women who gave birth to an Indigenous baby and attended an antenatal visit in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy who reported that they a) smoked tobacco, b) consumed alcohol, c) used illicit drugs.

AIHW Healthy for Life data collection.

Denominator

Number of women who gave birth to an Indigenous baby who attended an antenatal visit in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy.

AIHW Healthy for Life data collection.