Determinants and seasonality of major structural birth defects among newborns delivered at primary and referral hospital of East and West Gojjam zones, Northwest Ethiopia 2017-2018: case-control study.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

Although infant mortality because of birth defect has increased in both developed and developing countries, had not got attention like other health issues at national, regional, or local levels. Documenting the risk factors that influence the occurrence of birth defects and its seasonality will help to inform the community and to develop preventive strategies for the country.

RESULTS:

Factors associated with higher likelihood of a major structural birth defects included maternal age; neonates born from women living in urban; and in Dega; history of fever during pregnancy; intake of herbal medicine; and drinking alcohol. Counselling for pregnancy preparation and folic acid supplementation was found protective for the likelihood of birth defect.

• Authors: Binalfew Tsehay, Desalegn Shitie, Akilog Lake, Erimiyas Abebaw, Amisalu Taye, Enatinesh Essa
• Journal: BMC research notes (BMC Res Notes) Vol. 12 Issue 1 Pg. 495 (Aug 09 2019) ISSN: 1756-0500 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 31399144 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Folic Acid

Topics

• Adult
• Alcohol Drinking (adverse effects)
• Case-Control Studies
• Cleft Lip (epidemiology, etiology, prevention & control)
• Cleft Palate (epidemiology, etiology, prevention & control)
• Congenital Abnormalities (epidemiology, etiology, prevention & control)
• Developing Countries
• Dietary Supplements
• Ethiopia (epidemiology)
• Female
• Fever (complications)
• Folic Acid (administration & dosage)
• Humans
• Infant
• Infant, Newborn
• Male
• Maternal Age
• Musculoskeletal Abnormalities (epidemiology, etiology, prevention & control)
• Neural Tube Defects (epidemiology, etiology, prevention & control)
• Parturition
• Pregnancy
• Referral and Consultation
• Risk Factors
• Seasons
• Urban Population