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Premature birth and its repercussions on growth and development in guadalajara, jalisco, Mexico
Ramos1, Ramirez, Fern&aacuet;dez
1Division de Disciplinas para el Desarrollo, Promocion y Preservacion de la Salud, Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Guadalajara, Sierra Mojada 920, puerta 2, Col. Independencia, C.P. 44340, Guadalajara, Jalisc.
Insights
Prematurity impacts newborn growth and development, particularly in Mexico. Social group is also a significant risk factor, requiring public health attention for effective healthcare programs.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Prematurity poses significant risks to infant health.
- Healthcare systems in Mexico face challenges in managing premature infants.
- Socioeconomic factors can influence child development outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of prematurity on newborn growth and development.
- To analyze the role of social groups in the context of prematurity.
- To inform public health strategies in Mexico.
Main Methods:
- Infants born prematurely in Guadalajara, Mexico were monitored.
- Nutritional status and developmental milestones were assessed every six months.
- The Denver Developmental Screening Test was utilized for assessments.
Main Results:
- Prematurity was identified as a critical factor affecting infant growth and development.
- Social group emerged as a significant determinant influencing outcomes.
- Both prematurity and social status are key risk factors.
Conclusions:
- Public health programs must address prematurity and socioeconomic disparities.
- Targeted interventions are needed for vulnerable populations.
- Integrated healthcare approaches are essential for improving infant outcomes.
Abstract:
This study focuses on the repercussions of prematurity for the growth and development of newborns from hospitals in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, typical of the health care system in Mexico. Infants were assessed every six months as to nutritional status and the Denver Selective Test. In analyzing the results, social groups were considered determinant categories for studying prematurity as the dependent variable. The results shows that both prematurity and social group are risk factors to be considered by the public health field when designing health care programs.