Chronic Diseases during Pregnancy and Birth Outcome: A Study Based on Tertiary Hospital of Mumbai
Journal Title: Women's Health – Open Journal - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Background/Objective: Chronic disease has emerged as one of the most serious public health problems while disease prevalence during pregnancy had a greater risk of premature death and long-term illness. However, it is an important determinant of an adverse birth outcome like pre-term delivery, low birth-weight, premature delivery, stillbirths, perinatal morbidity and mortality. Hence, the study examines the chronic disease prevalence among women and its association with adverse birth outcome. Methods: The study was conducted on inpatients’ that came for delivery in a tertiary hospital of Mumbai from 20th January to 31st May 2013, by using semi-structured questionnaire. Questions were asked about chronic disease prevalence before and during pregnancy and the outcome of pregnancy. Result: About 50% of women were reported of having some sort of chronic disease during pregnancy while severe anemia was the most common complication irrespective of pregnancy status. Women with any chronic disease during pregnancy have a higher risk of adverse birth outcome such as low birth-weight and pre-mature delivery, etc. Where a significant difference was found between women with chronic disease during pregnancy and without disease in delivering premature and low weight at birth baby. Conclusion: Obstetric health complications are one of the major health issues that result in adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes, and it is very important to know about the complications and its consequences on birth outcomes. This will help to improve the health status of the mother and the newborn.
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Mousumi Gogoi
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