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[Newborn birth weight, maternal age group and delivery method]
J B Santos1, J B Silva, M G Silva
1Universidade Federal do Acre.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|September 14, 2002
Summary
This study on newborn birth weights, maternal age, and delivery types in Brazil found most births were normal, but highlighted data registration flaws. Improved prenatal care and data management are crucial for maternal and infant health.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Public Health
- Neonatal Care
Context:
- Analysis of delivery types, maternal age, and newborn birth weights in Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil (1994-1996).
- Identified trends in delivery methods, with 73.8% normal and 25.5% cesarean sections.
- Observed adolescent maternal age (10-14 years) accounted for 5.4% of deliveries.
Purpose:
- To investigate the relationship between maternal age, delivery type, and newborn birth weight.
- To assess the quality of data recording in maternity wards.
- To emphasize the importance of prenatal care and data management.
Summary:
- Newborns: 84.6% normal weight, 7.4% underweight, 6.6% overweight.
- Maternal age: Adolescent mothers (10-14 years) comprised 5.4% of deliveries.
- Data integrity: Significant omissions in recording birth weight, maternal age, and gender data were noted, indicating systemic registration issues.
Impact:
- Highlights critical data gaps in Brazilian maternity records, underscoring the need for improved health information systems.
- Stresses the importance of comprehensive prenatal care for optimizing maternal and infant outcomes.
- Recommends enhanced data collection and analysis by maternity and nursing management for better public health insights.