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Risk factors for spontaneous abortion among Saudi women
L A al-Ansary1, G Oni, Z A Babay
1College of Medicine, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.
Journal of Community Health
|December 1, 1995
Summary
Spontaneous abortion (SA) risk factors in Saudi women include older maternal age, marriage to a blood relative, and previous abortions. Early menarche may be protective, but further research is needed.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Spontaneous abortion (SA) is a significant concern in reproductive health.
- Identifying risk factors is crucial for prevention and management strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key risk factors associated with spontaneous abortion (SA) in Saudi women.
- To provide evidence-based recommendations for reducing SA incidence.
Main Methods:
- A case-control study was conducted at King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh.
- 226 women with SA (cases) and 226 with normal deliveries (controls) were analyzed.
- Bivariate and multiple logistic regression analyses were employed.
Main Results:
- Positive associations found between SA risk and age at menarche, consanguineous marriage, and prior abortions.
- Increased SA risk was observed with a family history of SA, abdominal trauma, and infection during pregnancy.
- Logistic regression confirmed the significance of most factors, except the outcome of the last pregnancy.
Conclusions:
- Consanguineous marriages, previous abortions, and pregnancy complications are significant risk factors for SA in Saudi women.
- Early menarche might have a protective effect, warranting further investigation.
- Targeted interventions and premarital counseling are recommended to mitigate SA risks.