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[Predictive value of anthropometric parameters for birth weight]

K Wandja1, P J Hooft, H P van de Voorde

  • 1Katholieke Universiteit te Leuven, Département de Santé Publique, Faculté de Médecine, Belgique.

Journal De Gynecologie, Obstetrique Et Biologie De La Reproduction
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

The Quetelet index is a precise tool for assessing maternal nutritional status, outperforming other anthropometric measurements for predicting birthweight. This method allows more time for doctor-patient dialogue, crucial for addressing psycho-social stress factors impacting infant weight.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Study conducted in Kinshasa, 1992, involving 1,000 parturients across two maternity wards.
  • Investigated various parameters influencing birthweight in a specific demographic.
  • Explored the utility of anthropometric measurements in predicting infant birth outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the predictive value of the Quetelet index compared to other anthropometric measurements for birthweight.
  • To identify key factors influencing birthweight through multiple linear regression analysis.
  • To assess the practical implications of using the Quetelet index in clinical settings.

Summary:

  • The Quetelet index demonstrated superior predictive value for birthweight compared to skin folds, brachial circumference, adipose/muscular surfaces, fat mass, and lean mass.

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  • Multiple linear regression identified psycho-social stress and a cumulated stress score as significant factors affecting birthweight.
  • Anthropometric measurements, while useful, present practical inconveniences, highlighting the Quetelet index's advantages.

    • Impact:

    • Suggests the Quetelet index as a precise and practical tool for evaluating maternal nutritional status.
    • Highlights the potential for increased patient counseling time and improved doctor-patient dialogue.
    • Emphasizes the role of psycho-social stress as a critical determinant of birthweight, informing preventative strategies.