Khat chewing in pregnant women associated with prelabor rupture of membranes, evidence from eastern Ethiopia

Background: According to the World Health Organization, teenage pregnancies are high-risk due to increased risks of fetal and infant morbidity and mortality. This study compares adverse fetal outcomes between teen and adult pregnant women from rural Eastern Ethiopia. Methods: Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted among women visiting maternity units from surrounding rural areas. A total of 481 teenagers (13-19 years old) and 481 adults (20-34 years old) women with a singleton pregnancy were included in the study. Two hospitals and 3 health centers were selected in Eastern Hararghe Zone, Eastern Ethiopia. Comparative analysis was carried out using the log-binomial regression model to identify factors associated with adverse fetal outcomes in both categories. The results are reported in adjusted prevalence ratios with 95% confidence intervals. Results: High proportion of adverse fetal outcome was observed among teenage women than adult (34.9% vs 21%). Statistically significant difference ( P < .05) in the proportion of low birth weight (21.1% vs 9.3%), preterm birth (18.7% vs 10.6%), APGAR score at 5th minute (9.3% vs 4%) were found in teenagers compared to adult women. Antenatal care attendance (APR = 0.44; 95% CI: 0.23, 0.86); eclampsia (APR = 1.96; 95% CI: 1.26, 3.06); pre-eclampsia (APR = 1.73; 95% CI: 1.12, 2.67); and wealth index (rich) (APR = 0.55; 95% CI: 0.32, 0.94) were significantly associated with adverse fetal outcomes among the teenage women. Whereas intimate partner violence (APR = 2.22; 95% CI: 1.26, 3.90); preeclampsia (APR = 3.05; 95% CI: 1.61, 5.69); antepartum hemorrhage (APR = 2.77; 95% CI: 1.73, 4.46); and hyperemesis gravderm (APR = 1.75; 95% CI: 1.09, 2.79) were significantly associated with adverse fatal outcomes among the adult women. Conclusion: teenage pregnancy is associated with a high rate of adverse fetal outcomes. Early identification and treatment of problems during antenatal follow-up should be the mainstay to avert the massive adverse fetal effects.

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Prevalence of Anemia and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in an Urban Area of Eastern Ethiopia

Anemia ◽

10.1155/2014/561567 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

Kefyalew Addis Alene ◽

Abdulahi Mohamed Dohe

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Urban Area ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Research Work ◽

Dietary Habit ◽

Cultural Issue ◽

Eastern Ethiopia ◽

Determinant Factors ◽

Different Parts ◽

Prevalence Of Anemia

This research work presents the magnitude of anemia and its determinant factors among pregnant women. As far as this research is done in the eastern part of Ethiopia, where there is a different cultural issue related to pregnancy and dietary habit, it will help the researchers to know the problem in different parts of the country.

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Systemic Inflammation in Pregnant Women With Periodontitis and Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes: A Prospective Case-Control Study

Frontiers in Immunology ◽

10.3389/fimmu.2019.02624 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

Author(s):

Stefan Mohr ◽

Sofia K. Amylidi-Mohr ◽

Pascale Stadelmann ◽

Anton Sculean ◽

Rutger Persson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Systemic Inflammation ◽

Case Control Study ◽

Case Control ◽

Prelabor Rupture Of Membranes ◽

Control Study ◽

Prospective Case Control Study

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Subclinical Iodine Deficiency among Pregnant Women in Haramaya District, Eastern Ethiopia: A Community-Based Study

Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism ◽

10.1155/2014/878926 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-8 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Haji Kedir ◽

Yemane Berhane ◽

Alemayehu Worku

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Iodine Deficiency ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Urinary Iodine ◽

Iodized Salt ◽

Urinary Iodine Concentration ◽

Community Based ◽

Eastern Ethiopia ◽

Iodine Deficiency In Pregnancy ◽

Haramaya District

Background.Iodine deficiency in pregnancy is a worldwide problem. This study aimed to assess prevalence and predictors of subclinical iodine deficiency among pregnant women in Haramaya district, eastern Ethiopia.Methods.A cross-sectional, community-based study was conducted on 435 pregnant women existing in ten randomly selected rural kebeles (kebele is the smallest administrative unit in Ethiopia). Data on the study subjects’ background characteristics, dietary habits, and gynecological/obstetric histories were collected via a structured questionnaire. UIC of <150 μg/L defined subclinical iodine deficiency. Data were analyzed by Stata 11. A multivariable logistic regression was used to identify the predictors of subclinical iodine deficiency.Results.The median urinary iodine concentration (MUIC) was 58.1 μg/L and 82.8% of the women who had subclinical iodine deficiency. The risk of subclinical iodine deficiency was reduced by the use of iodized salt (AOR = 0.13) and by intake of milk twice a month or more (AOR = 0.50), but it was increased by maternal illiteracy (AOR = 3.52).Conclusion.Iodine nutritional status of the pregnant women was poor. This shows that women and their children are exposed to iodine deficiency and its adverse effects. Thus, they need urgent supplementation with iodine and improved access to and intake of iodized salt and milk during pregnancy.

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