Chronic Diseases during Pregnancy and Birth Outcome: A Study Based on Tertiary Hospital of Mumbai
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Chronic disease; Birth outcome; Low birth weight; Stillbirth; Mumbai.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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