A Study on Congenital Anomalies in Fetuses based on Educational and Socio-Economic Status of the Mother

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 11

Abstract

Aims and Objectives: To assess the association of the various congenital malformations based on maternal education and socio-economic status. Materials and Methods: Fetuses of pregnant women attending government hospitals in Hyderabad during the a period of one year from October 2011 to September 2012 were screened through ultrasonographic evaluation in the second trimester (12wks to 28wks) for congenital anomalies considering the maternal educational status and socio-economic status according to Kuppuswamy’s classification. Results: The congenital anomalies are seen more affecting uneducated women of low socio-economic status in our study Conclusion: congenital anomalies are more commonly seen in illiterate women & to prevent them more focus should be laid on maternal education, pre-marital councelling,antenatal care, supplementation with folic acid, prenatal ultrasonography & genetic studies in at-risk individuals.

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Dr D. Sudhakar Babu

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Dr D. Sudhakar Babu (2017). A Study on Congenital Anomalies in Fetuses based on Educational and Socio-Economic Status of the Mother. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 5(11), 30060-30063. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-523477