scholarly journals Relationship between childhood blood pressure and birth weight

2015 ◽  
Vol 55 (2) ◽  
pp. 117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Rahayu ◽  
Rusdidjas Rusdidjas ◽  
Rafita Ramayati ◽  
Oke Rina Ramayani ◽  
Rosmayanti Siregar
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Numerical Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Normal Birth Weight ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Normal Birth ◽  
Student’S T

cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. Some studies havereported a significant relationship between elevated blood pressurein children with low birth weight.Objective To assess blood pressure differences in primary schoolstudents who had low and normal birth weights.Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in 170children aged 6 to 12 years in March 2011 at a Medan primaryschool, North Sumatera. Blood pressure was measured with astandard mercury sphygmomanometer. A parental questionnairewas used to collect information on birth weight. Data wereanalyzed by student’s T-test for numerical data and Spearman’scorrelation test for a relationship between blood pressure andbirth weight.Results The subjects consisted of 85 children with low birth weightand 85 children with normal birth weight. The mean systolic (SBP)and diastolic blood pressures (DBP) were significantly higherin children with low birth weight than those with normal birthweight [SBP: 106.7 vs. 99.8 mmHg, respectively, (P=0.0001); andDBP: 69.2 vs. 63.5 mmHg, respectively, (P=0.0001)]. There wererelationships between elevated SBP and DBP and low birth weight,as indicated by correlation coefficient [r=-0.365 and r=-0.425,respectively, (P=0.0001)].Conclusion Blood pressure is significantly higher in children withlow birth weight than in those with normal birth weight. Birthweight was inversely related both to systolic and diastolic bloodpressure.

OUTCOME OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT NEONATES WITH RELATION TO EARLY ANEMIA.

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Anmol Kaur Sidhu ◽  
Preeti Malhotra
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Normal Birth Weight ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Normal Birth ◽  
Elbw Neonates

Background: Weight of newborn is a universal predictor of health during childhood. Haematological prole varies with period of gestation in low birth weight neonates i.e., <2500 grams. They have different haematological prole as compared to normal birth weight neonates. Aim of this study is to relate early morbidity and mortality of low birth weight neonates and their haemoglobin at days 1, 4 and 7. Materials and methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2019 to June 2020 on children weighing below 2500 grams admitted within 24 hours of birth in Department of Paediatrics, SGRDIMSR, Amritsar. A total of 110 neonates were enrolled in this study following the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Haemoglobin levels of these were measured on days 1, 4 and 7. The data obtained was compiled and analysed to reach valid conclusions in relation to outcome in form of morbidity and mortality of the subjects. Results: Among 110 neonates majority belong to category of birth weight between 1500-2500 grams (70%). Lowest mean haemoglobin levels were seen in ELBW (<1000 grams) neonates. Fall in haemoglobin from day 1 to 7 in all the neonates was seen and was statistically signicant. Anaemia was signicantly related to PNA and mortality. Lowest mean haemoglobin values were seen in neonates with PNA as a morbidity on day 7 (13.04±2.32). Neonates who died had even lower haemoglobin level on day 7 (12.17±2.03). Conclusion: It was concluded that ELBW neonates had higher risk of early anaemia as compared to LBW and VLBW neonates. Anaemia was also signicantly present in neonates who died and those who had PNA. Thus early anaemia is associated with PNA, ELBW and Mortality.

scholarly journals Risk Factors Associated with Low Birth Weight among Deliveries at Bharatpur Hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamal Prasad Kandel ◽  
Sindhu Kafle
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Hyperemesis Gravidarum ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Normal Birth ◽  
Born Infant ◽  
Low Body Mass Index ◽  
Health Situation

Background: Babies with a birth weight of less than 2500 grams, irrespective of the period of their gestation are termed as Low Birth Weight (LBW) babies. Despite consistent efforts to improve the quality of maternal and child health, more than twenty million low birth-weight (LBW) babies are born every year throughout the world. Though, the health situation of Nepal has improved substantially over the years, the low birth-weight (LBW) rate is still high. The objective of this study was to assess the proportion of low birth weight and identify the associated factors for low birth weight in a live born infant among the institutionally delivered newborns. Methods: A hospital based cross sectional study was conducted in Obstetrics and Gynaecology ward of Bharatpur hospital, Bharatpur, from 17th September to 4th October , 2012. Altogether 480 respondents were taken and respondents were mothers who had delivered newborns in Bharatpur hospital.Results: A total of 480 births occurred during the study period, of which 480 met the study criteria. Among which 9.4% were low birth weight and 90.6% were normal birth weight .Overall mean birth weight was found to be 2.96 kg. Out of total 9.4% newborns were weighing less than 2.50 kg and mean birth weight 2.96kg. Conclusions: This study suggests that there were several factors interplaying which lead to LBW babies; which are age of mother at delivery,weight gain by mother during pregnancy, short, low body mass index and hyperemesis gravidarum was the strongest predictor in this study.

scholarly journals LOW BIRTH WEIGHT BABIES;

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (08) ◽  
pp. 1176-1180
Author(s):  
Brig® Khalid Mehmood ◽  
Ijaz Ali ◽  
Syed Hyder Raza
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Normal Birth ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies ◽  
Study Setting

Objectives: To determine the proportion of LBW Babies among those deliveredat DHQ Hospital Mirpur. Study design: Descriptive cross sectional study. Setting: DHQ hospitalMirpur AJK. Duration of study: January 2013-May 2013. Sample size: 459 deliveries. Studypopulation: women reporting in Peads OPD of DHQ hospital Mirpur AJ&K with their babiesduring study period. Sampling technique: Convenience method. Data collection tool: Datacollection Performa. Data analysis: SPSS version 14.0.Results: Out of 459 deliveriesconducted at Divisional Head Quarter hospital Mirpur, 149 cases of low birth weight babies(<2500gms) whereas the rest 310 had normal birth weight. Frequency of Low Birth Weight inmale new born babies was high, i.e ratio of male babies were 55% (82) out of 149 individualswhile females were 45% (67). Less than 37 weeks of gestational age, 37% (55) were pretermbabies and 37 – 42 weeks of gestational age, 63% (94) were full term babies.

scholarly journals Relationship between children’s and parents’ blood pressure

2014 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 202
Author(s):  
Desy Aswira Nasution ◽  
Rusdidjas Rusdidjas ◽  
Supriatmo Supriatmo ◽  
Rafita Ramayati ◽  
Oke Rina Ramayani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Numerical Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Arterial Blood ◽  
History Of ◽  
Family History Of Hypertension ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Student’S T Test

Background A family history of hypertension is a risk factor forhypertension in children. Past studies have reported a significantrelationship between elevated blood pressure in children andhypertensive parents.Objective To assess for an association between blood pressure inchildren and that of their parents.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in 90 childrenaged 6-18 years in Baringin Village, Panyabungan, from May toJune 2010. Subjects were collected by consecutive sampling.Classification of hypertension was based on Fourth Task ForceGuidelines by measuring blood pressure, height, and weight. Weused Student's T-test to analyze numerical data. Simple linearregression was used to investigate the relationship between bloodpressures of children and their parents.Results Of the 90 participants recruited, 24 boys and 17 girlshad hypertensive parents. The mean systolic (SBP) , diastolic(DBP) and arterial blood pressure (MABP) were significantlyhigher in children with hyperten sive parents than in childrenwith normotensive parents [ (SBP 116. 7 (SD 7 .07) vs. 87 .1 (SD13.57) mmHg; P=0.0001), (DBP 77.8 (SD 8.33) vs. 51.8 (SD11.70) mmHg; P=0.0001), (MABP 90.7 (SD 7.41) vs . 63 .6(12.10) mmHg; P=0.000 1] . There was a significant relationshipbetween elevated SBP in boys and their fathers, as indicated bythe correlation coefficient (r =0.806; P=0.0001).Conclusion The blood pressure is significantly higher in childrenwith hypertensive parents than in those with normotensiveparents. There is a correlation between SBP in boys and that oftheir fathers.

Frequency of Low Birth Weight in Pregnant Women with Anemia

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 3103-3105
Author(s):  
Naveed Mahmood ◽  
Shazia Jamil ◽  
Israr-Ul- Haque ◽  
Kinza Mahmood ◽  
Rabiah Haque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Hemoglobin Level ◽  
Normal Birth Weight ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Normal Birth ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Moderate Anemia

Objective: To determine the frequency of low birth weight in pregnant women with anemia. Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional survey, was conducted at OMC Hospital, Jail Road, Lahore and Medicine Deptt. of Lahore General Hospital during March 2020 to November 2020. We included 320pregnant females with gestational ages between 30 to 36 weeks with hemoglobin level of <10g/dl and further classified as moderate anemia with (Hb levels 8-9.9g/dl) and in severe anemia for those having Hb 8g/dl. All cases with known systemic diseases/abnormalities like hemoglobinopathies (sickle cell anemia/thalassemia), diabetes, hypertension, smoking, renal problems, oligo/polyhydramnios were excluded from the study. The neonates were examined after the delivery is done with the help of pediatrician and all protocols for neonates assessment were followed. All findings were recorded, low birth weight was considered if the neonatal weight was <2500g. These neonates were followed until they are discharged from the hospital or mortality (if any). Routine informed consent was also obtained from the patients attendants to use their data in the study. Results: In our study, 32.5% of the cases were low birth weight whereas 67.5%(n=216) cases had normal birth weight. Conclusion: Frequency of low birth weight is higher in mothers presenting with anemia. Keywords: Maternal anemia, low birth weight, association

scholarly journals Morbidity profile and immediate outcome of low birth weight neonates in a rural tertiary care hospital of Gujarat, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 1272
Author(s):  
Manish Rasania ◽  
Sunil Pathak ◽  
Prerna Dogra ◽  
Ayushi Jain ◽  
Neil Shah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Normal Birth Weight ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Normal Birth ◽  
Partnership Model

Background: Low birth weight (LBW) has been defined as a birth weight of <2.5 kilogram regardless of gestational age. In India, every 3rd born child is of LBW. LBW is associated with increased neonatal mortality and morbidity, compromised growth and cognitive development.Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study using previously collected data from January 2015 to December 2015.Results: Out of 1238 live births, 485 (39.17%) were LBW. 456(94.01%) were LBW weighing >1500 grams (LBW), 22(4.53%) were VLBW, and 07(1.44%) were ELBW. 361(74.43%) were LBW2 (birth weight ≥2000 - <2500 grams), 95(19.58%) were LBW1 (birth weight ≥1500 - <2000 grams). 289(59.58%) of LBW neonates were full term. SNCU admission is significantly higher in LBW neonates (25.8% vs 9.61%). Morbidities were higher in LBW neonates compared to normal birth weight neonates. Difference was more significant in incidence of sepsis (3.72% vs 0.83%), RDS (2.19% vs 0%), TTN (5.48% vs 2.36%), hypoglycemia (1.31% vs 0%), feed intolerance (1.09% vs 0%) and risk of major congenital malformation (1.97% vs 0.27%). Need for respiratory support was 4.82% in LBW vs 2.36% in normal birth weight neonates. Morbidities were significantly higher in VLBW and ELBW neonates. Immediate poor outcome was in 3.92% in LBW neonates, while it was 0.56% in normal weight neonates. Poor immediate outcome was 1.11% in LBW2, 2.10% in LBW1, 10% in VLBW1, 41.66% IN VLBW2, and 100% in ELBW.Conclusions: LBW neonates are at higher risk of morbidities and mortalities. The major determinant for mortality in LBW babies is the birth weight. The best option to prevent LBW is by improving maternal health. Improvement of perinatal and neonatal services   in government sector and public private partnership model of free neonatal care can help to achieve the INAP goal of NMR <10 by 2030. 

scholarly journals Antenatal Care Attendance and Factors Influenced Birth Weight of Babies Born between June 2017 and May 2018 in the Wa East District, Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Prince Kubi Appiah ◽  
Mohammed Bukari ◽  
Simon Nidoolah Yiri-Erong ◽  
Kwabena Owusu ◽  
George Borogyante Atanga ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Normal Birth Weight ◽  
High Coverage ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Normal Birth ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Sub Saharan

Background. In sub-Saharan Africa, there is high coverage of the recommended four or more times antenatal care (ANC) visits during pregnancy without complications; notwithstanding this achievement, the negative birth outcomes related to childbirth such as low birth weights and stillbirths are still high despite the increased access to antenatal services. Hence, the study assessed the association between antenatal attendance and birth weight in the Wa East District. Method. The cross-sectional study design was used with a semistructured questionnaire to collect data from mothers who delivered within a one-year period through a review of antenatal and birth records from health facilities where the women delivered and interviewed. The chi-squared test and univariate and multivariate logistic regression were performed to establish the association between normal birth weight and ANC services the woman received and other predictor variables, and p value < 0.05 was considered a significant association between dependent and independent variables. Result. The study involved 233 women. About 62.2% attended ANC clinics 4+ times before giving birth, 70.0% did not received the minimum ANC services required for every pregnant woman, 0.9% of pregnancies resulted in stillbirth, and 24.5% of babies born had a birth weight<2.5 kg. Women marital status (legally married) [AOR: 2.05, 95% CI: 1.33-6.89, p=0.044], religion (Islam) [AOR: 0.33, 95% CI: 0.08-0.39, p=0.013], and educational level (SHS/tertiary) [AOR: 4.27, 95% CI: 0.08-0.88, p=0.031] were the background characteristics associated with normal birth weight (2.5-40 kg). Also, women who had their urine tested at the ANC clinics [AOR: 6.59, 95% CI: 8.48–15.07, p<0.001] and women who received a long-lasting insecticide-treated net [AOR: 2.17, 95% CI: 0.03-0.92, p=0.039] from the ANC clinic were associated with normal birth weight. Conclusion. Notwithstanding the benefits of antenatal care services, only 62.2% of pregnant women attended 4 or more ANC visits before giving birth, while 70% did not received the services they need. These might have influence the 24.5% of babies born with a low birth weight. Therefore, there is a need for special attention from all stakeholders to reverse the trend.

scholarly journals Uric acid and blood pressures in low birth weight 7-year-olds

2014 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 114
Author(s):  
Paulus Linardi ◽  
Adrian Umboh ◽  
Suryadi NN Tatura
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Uric Acid ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Acid Level ◽  
Normal Birth Weight ◽  
Normal Birth ◽  
Blood Pressures

Background Low birth weight (LBW) has been associated withincreased cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, duringadulthood. Nephrogenesis impairment in LBW may lead to anincrease of uric acid and hypertension.Objective To assess for a correlation between uric acid and bloodpressures in LBW children.Methods This study was conducted from January to April 20 12.A comparative and correlative analytic-observational study with across-sectional method was done in children aged 7-8 years, bornat Prof. Dr. RD Kandou General Hospital and living in Manado.Forty-eight LBW children and 48 normal birth weight (NBW)children were included in this study. All children underwent uricacid level and blood pressures measurements.Results Mean uric acid level in LBW children was significantlyhigher than in NBW children (P = 0.001) . There was no correlationbetween uric acid and blood pressures in LBW children(r=0.13,P> 0.05 for systolic blood pressure; r=0.05, P> 0.05 for diastolicblood pressure).Conclusioru; LBW children have higher uric acid levels thanNBW children, but no correlation is found between uric acid leveland blood pressures.

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