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Risk factors associated with still births
1Department of General Practice and Emergency, Patan Hospital, Nepal. sitaram2051@gmail.com
JNMA; Journal of the Nepal Medical Association
|December 25, 2010
Summary
Still birth, a significant pregnancy complication, is frequently linked to prematurity. This study identified prematurity as the leading risk factor for still birth, highlighting its critical impact on pregnancy outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Perinatal Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Still birth is a prevalent adverse pregnancy outcome.
- Associated risk factors include prematurity, infection, birth injury, and eclamptic disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the incidence of still birth.
- To identify associated risk factors for still birth at Patan Hospital.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective hospital-based study conducted at Patan Hospital.
- Data collected for the year 2064 (Nepali calendar).
- Analysis of still birth cases and their associated risk factors.
Main Results:
- A total of 3,588 deliveries were recorded.
- Forty-seven still birth cases were identified, yielding a rate of 14 per thousand deliveries.
- Major identified risk factors included prematurity, low birth weight, fetal distress, and maternal jaundice.
Conclusions:
- Prematurity emerged as the most common risk factor for still birth in this study population.
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