scholarly journals The Effect of Low Birthweight on the Incidence of Neonatal Jaundice in Sidoarjo

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 174
Author(s):  
Ndaru Puspita
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Neonatal Jaundice ◽  
Low Birthweight ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Randomized Sampling ◽  
Chi Square Test

Background : The incidence of neonatal jaundice on low birth weight babies (BBLR) are mostly lead to mortality. A preliminary survey in the neonatal room of the public hospital (RSUD) Sidoarjo in January to December 2013 showed that there were 391 (12%) babies born with low birth weight from 3,210 natalities with 375 (9%) neonatal jaundice recorded from 3878 babies. Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the influence of low birth weight on the incidence of neonatal jaundice in RSUD Sidoarjo. Methods: The study design was a cross-sectional study with a total of 190 babies included as the study population. However, there were only 129 babies selected as respondents determined from solving formula with randomized sampling method. There were two variables measured in this study, namely low birth weight, and neonatal jaundice incidents. The secondary data were obtained from patients’ medical records and were analyzed through a chi-square test to investigate the correlation between the two variables. Results: Results showed that the percentage of babies born with low birth weight was 21.71% and the neonatal jaundice was 29.46%. The number of babies suffered from neonatal jaundice with low birth weight was 17.80% with p=0.01. Conclusion: By all means, the low birth weight has a contribution in the incidence of neonatal jaundice in RSUD Sidoarjo.

scholarly journals Hubungan Status Gizi Ibu Bersalin dengan Kejadian Berat Badan Lahir Rendah (Bblr)

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-50
Author(s):  
Asfarina Puspanagara ◽  
Yulia Nur Khayati
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternal Nutritional Status ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Pregnancy Status

Low Birth Weight (LBW) is the first cause of infant mortality in West Java. Babies born with LBW need to get serious treatment, because in these conditions babies are easily distracted. Factors that influence the occurrence of LBW are age, nutritional status, pregnancy distance and maternal parity (Manuba, 2010). The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between maternal nutritional status and the incidence of low birth weight (LBW). This study used a descriptive analytic using a cross sectional approach. The research was conducted in August 2020 - December 2020 at RSIA dr. Djoko Pramono. The sample of this study were all deliveries at RSIA dr. Djoko Pramono from August-16 October 2020, totaling 182. Data collection techniques with secondary data were arranged using a master table. The results of the study were analyzed bivariately using the chi Square test. Based on the results of statistical analysis with chi square, it was found that there was a significant relationship between nutritional status and the incidence of LBW, with a p value of 0.000 (<0.05), OR = 16.684. Women because they will conceive and give birth and so that there is no further deficiency of pregnancy status, so as to reduce the level of morbidity and mortality of infants. Abstrak Bayi dengan Berat Badan Lahir Rendah (BBLR) merupakan penyebab pertama kematian bayi di Jawa Barat. Bayi yang lahir dengan BBLR perlu mendapatkan penanganan yang serius, karena pada kondisi tersebut bayi mudah sekali mengalami gangguan. Faktor yang mempengaruhi terjadinya BBLR yaitu umur, status gizi, jarak kehamilan dan paritas ibu (Manuba, 2010). Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahuiubungan status gizi ibu dengan kejadian Berat Badan Lahir Rendah (BBLR). Penelitian ini menggunakan desain diskriptif analitik dengan menggunakan pendekatan cross sectional. Populasi Penelitian ini adalah ibu bersalin pada Agustus 2020 – Desember 2020 di RSIA dr. Djoko Pramono. Sampel penelitian ini adalah seluruh ibu bersalin di RSIA dr. Djoko Pramono dari bulan Agustus-16 Oktober 2020 yang berjumlah 182. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan data sekunder yang disusun menggunakan master table dan dianalisis menggunakan chi square. Hasil Penelitian terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara status gizi dengan kejadian BBLR, dengan hasil p value 0.000 (< 0,05) OR = 16,684.  Saran bagi pasien yaitu diharapkan untuk pasien agar lebih maksimal memperhatikan asupan makanan (status gizi) terutama .

scholarly journals Faktor Risiko yang Berpengaruh terhadap Kejadian Berat Badan Lahir Rendah di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sagung Adi Sresti Mahayana ◽  
Eva Chundrayetti ◽  
Yulistini Yulistini
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birthweight ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Birth Weight Babies ◽  
Major Predictor ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstrak  Berat Badan Lahir Rendah (BBLR) adalah bayi yang lahir dengan berat badan kurang dari 2500 g. BBLRmerupakan prediktor utama angka kesakitan dan kematian bayi. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan faktorrisiko ibu, plasenta, janin dan lingkungan yang berpengaruh terhadap kejadian BBLR. Penelitian ini bersifat analitikdengan desain cross-sectional dengan mengumpulkan data retrospektif rekam medis ibu yang melahirkan bayi BBLRdi RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang dari Januari sampai Desember 2012. Pada 72 sampel yang didapatkan, faktor risikojanin dengan jenis kelamin laki-laki (61,1%) dan status sosioekonomi rendah (52,8%) memiliki proporsi yang lebihbesar pada kejadian BBLR. Analisis bivariat chi-square menunjukkan faktor risiko anemia (p=0,001) dan kelainanplasenta (p=0,049) memiliki hubungan statistik yang signifikan terhadap kejadian BBLR prematur dan dismatur.Pengaruh terbesar secara statistik terdapat pada faktor risiko anemia (p=0,001) dan paritas (p=0,022) pada analisismultivariat regresi logistik. Anemia, kelainan plasenta dan paritas merupakan faktor risiko yang berpengaruh terhadapkejadian BBLR prematur dan dismatur di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang.Kata kunci: BBLR, prematur, dismatur, faktor risikoAbstract Low birthweight (LBW) is a birth weight under 2500 g. LBW is a major predictor of infant morbidity and mortality.The objective of this study was to determine maternal, placental, fetal and environmental risk factors that influencingLBW. This was a cross-sectional study by obtaining retrospective datas from medical records of mother who deliveredLBW babies at RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang from January until December 2012 period. Male fetal sex (61.1%) and lowsocioeconomic status (52.8%) were found in high rates on total 72 cases of LBW. Chi-square test showed anemia(p=0.001) and placental abnormalities (p=0.049) were statistically significant in LBW with premature and dysmature.Logistic regression test indicates anemia (p=0.001) and parity (p=0.022) are statistically influence LBW. Anemia,placental abnormalities and parity are significant risk factors resulting low birth weight babies with premature anddismature in RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang.Keywords:  LBW, premature, dysmature, risk factors

scholarly journals Effect of adolescent pregnancy on the incidence of low birthweight in Dr Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Nur Lailatul Fadhilah ◽  
Rizky Pranadyan
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Adolescent Pregnancy ◽  
Low Birthweight ◽  
Neonatal Outcome ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Objective: The aim of this study to analyze correlation of neonatal outcome in adolescent pregnancy in Soetomo Hospital within 2014-2017.Materials and Methods: This study was analytic observational cross-sectional study using medical record period 2014-2017 in Obstetric and Gynecology Department, Faculty of Medicine of Airlangga University by using total sampling.Results: The number of total sample among all adolescent pregnancy during 4 years was 184 patient (3,2%) of 5770 patient. The neonatal outcome among all of them were low birth weight, 184 cases (7,8%) of 2350 cases were LBW. 19 cases (5,7%) of 329 cases in percentile <10. This data was analyzed by chi-square SPSS with p value 0,218 (p>0,05), means there were no significant correlation.Conclusion: Adolescent pregnancy had no correlation with low birth weight in neonatal outcome.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PREEKLAMSIA DENGAN KEJADIAN BERAT BADAN LAHIR RENDAH

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 139-145
Author(s):  
Mika Oktarina ◽  
Tria Nopi Herdiani ◽  
Ida Rahmawati ◽  
Ratna Susanti
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Normal Birth ◽  
Contingency Coefficient ◽  
Chi Square Test

Preeclampsia and eclampsia is a complication in the labor process whose incidence is always high. The purpose of this study was to study the relationship between Birth Weight and the incidence of preeclampsia in RSUD dr. M. Yunus, Bengkulu city in 2017. The type of research used in this study is Survey Analytic using the Cross Sectional method. The population in this study was overall in the hospital of Dr. M. Yunus City of Bengkulu in January to December in 2017 which is 362 babies. The sampling technique in this study was 78 proportional sampling. The data used is secondary data obtained from the patient register at Dr. M Yunus Hospital in Bengkulu. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis with Chi-Square test (2) and Contingency Coefficient (C) test. The results obtained: Of the 78 newborns sampled there were 60 infants (76.9%) normal birth weight, 55 people (70.5%) did not experience preeclampsia, there was a significant relationship between preeclampsia and low infant weight in RSUD dr. M. Yunus Bengkulu in the tight category. It is expected that health workers can maintain and improve the quality of their abilities and skills to deal with babies with low birth weight born by preeclampsia patients or other patients.

scholarly journals THE ANALYSIS OF LOW BIRTH WEIGHT INFANTS IN SINGKAWANG CITY

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
U. Evi Nasla Nasla
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Low Birth Weight Infants ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Arm Circumference ◽  
Newborn Weight ◽  
Chi Square Test

Abstract: The efforts of decreasing the infant mortality is focused on the causes of infant’s death. One of them  is the lowest Birth Weight that can be prevented through a quality and comprehensive antenatal care. The factors that affect the occurrence of low birth weight (LBW) in Singkawang city is age, parity, range of pregnancy, arm circumference, antenatal care, anemia history, newborn weight. The objective study was to determine the factors that affect the occurrence of LBW in Singkawang in 2015. This research employed analytical survey research design with retrospectively approach with cross sectional design. The sample used is the case of newborn with LBW as many as 105 with a ratio of 1: 1 with a total sample of 210 babies. The sample was random sampling. The data analysis used Chi Square and logistic regression test. Chi Square test results showed that there was a significant relationship between age, arm circumference, antenatal care of anemia (p = 0.005, p = 0.013, p = 0.020, p = 0.003) with the incidence of LBW. And there was no significant correlation between parity and range of pregnancy (p = 0.805, p = 0.766). This research is expected to be the basis of evaluating the occurrence of LBW thus it can be detected earlier.Keywords: Age; Parity; Antenatal Care; Arm Circumference; Anemia history; Lowest Birt Weight.

scholarly journals Socio-demographic factors associated with low birth weight in a tertiary care hospital of Odisha

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1797
Author(s):  
Pradip Kumar Bhue ◽  
Himansu Prasad Acharya ◽  
Subrat Kumar Pradhan ◽  
Pratima Biswal ◽  
Amit Pritam Swain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
World Health ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Health Organization

Background: World Health Organization has defined low birth weight (LBW) as birth weight less than 2,500 grams. Giving birth to a LBW infant is influenced by several factors. Objective of the study was to measure the proportion of low birth weight babies delivered in V.S.S medical college and hospital, Burla and its association with socio-demographic factors.Methods: Hospital based cross -sectional study comprising of 1030 postnatal women who delivered single live baby in V.S.S Medical College and Hospital, Burla. Selection of study participants was done by systematic random sampling in the study period October 2012 to September 2014. Chi-square test was used to measure association between LBW and socio-demographic factors.Results: The proportion of LBW was found to be 27.76%. The proportion of LBW babies was high and significant in extremes of age i.e. teenage (44.19%) and 30 years and above age group (39.56%) and Muslim mothers (36.36%), illiterate mothers (53.52 %), manual labourer (67.14%), socioeconomic class IV and V (32.98%), consanguinity history (60.58%), smoky fuel (30.02%), consumption of tobacco (49.11%).Conclusions: The proportion of LBW (27.76%) was found to be higher than national average (21.5%).

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PREEKLAMPSIA DENGAN KEJADIAN BAYI BERAT LAHIR RENDAH DI KOTA MAKASSAR

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Muhasidah Muhasidah ◽  
Herman Djewarut ◽  
Sumira Sumira ◽  
Nuraeni Jalil
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Elevated Liver Enzyme ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test

ABSTRACTThe influence of preeclampsis in pregnant women varies from mild hypertension, severe hypertension or hypertensive crisis, eclampsia to HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzyme, Low Platelet), the condition of this severe preeclampsy can occur in ± 1 per 1000 pregnancies. While the impact of this disorder on the fetus also varies from premature birth, obstructed fetal growth that can occur in 1 of 3 cases of preeclampsi to fetal death. This study aims to determine the preeclampsia relationship with the genesis of low birth weight babies. Type of retrospective research, with a cross sectional study draft. The number of samples in this study was 47 people obtained using Simple Random Sampling according to the criteria of the preset sample. Test analysis using the Chi Square Test statistical analysis (Chi squared) based on Pearson Correlation Chi Square with the provisions of Interval Confidence (confidence level) 95%, Probability (fault tolerance) 5% (α = 0.05). The results showed a preeclampsia relationship with the low birth weight incident. Acquired ρ-value value of 0.002 smaller than α = 0.05. It is expected for mothers with preeclampts should routinely be checked in to nearby medical personnel to be taken steps-prevention of preeclampsia. Keywords : LBBW, Mom, Pre-eclampsia ABSTRAK Pengaruh preeklampsi pada ibu hamil bervariasi dari hipertensi ringan, hipertensi berat atau krisis hipertensi, eklampsia sampai sindroma HELLP (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzyme, Low Platelet), kondisi preeklampsi berat ini dapat terjadi pada ±1 per 1000 kehamilan. Sedangkan dampak kelainan ini pada janin juga bervariasi dari kelahiran prematur, pertumbuhan janin terhambat yang dapat terjadi pada 1 dari 3 kasus preeklampsi sampai kematian janin. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Hubungan Preeklampsia dengan Kejadian Bayi Berat Lahir Rendah. Jenis penelitian retrospektif, dengan rancangan cross sectional study. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 47 orang yang didapatkan dengan menggunakan Simple Random Sampling sesuai dengan kriteria sampel yang telah ditetapkan. Analisis uji menggunakan analisis statistik Chi Square Test (Chi Kuadrat) berdasarkan Pearson Correlation Chi Square dengan ketentuan Interval Confidence (taraf keyakinan) 95%, Probability (toleransi kesalahan) 5% (α = 0,05). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat hubungan Preeklampsia dengan Kejadian Berat  Badan Lahir Rendah. Diperoleh nilai -value sebesar 0,002 yang lebih kecil dari α = 0,05. Diharapkan bagi ibu dengan preeklampsi hendaknya rutin memeriksakan diri ke tenaga medis terdekat agar dapat diambil langkah – langkah pencegahan terjadinya preeklampsia. Kata kunci : BBLR, Ibu, Pre-eklampsia

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN DENGAN KEPERCAYAAN DIRI PERAWAT NICU MELAKUKAN PERAWATAN METODE KANGURU DI RUMAH SAKIT X JAKARTA

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-27
Author(s):  
Tuti Asrianti Utami ◽  
Novi Diah ekawati ◽  
Rosa Nora Lina
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstrak Bayi berat badan lahir rendah merupakan bayi yang perlu mendapatkan perhatian dan perawatan yang optimal. Perawatan bayi di ruang NICU menggunakan inkubator membuat adanya pemisahan antara ibu dengan bayinya. Perawatan metode kanguru menawarkan suatu kedekatan antara ibu dengan bayinya untuk membantu meningkatkan pertumbuhan dan perkembangan bayi dengan berat badan lahir rendah. Perawat NICU harus memiliki pengetahuan dan kepercayaan diri yang baik dalam mendukung kegiatan Perawatan Metode Kanguru. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisa hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan kepercayaan diri perawat NICU melakukan PMK. Metode penelitian kuantitatif ini, dengan desain studi potong lintang (cross sectional), telah dilakukan di RS X pada bulan Desember 2020 – Maret 2021. Populasi seluruh perawat ruang NICU dengan pengambilan sampel secara total sampling, pengumpulan data menggunakan kuisioner yang dibagikan kepada 40 responden. Hasil penelitian menjelaskan bahwa sebagian besar responden terdiri dari usia 26-35 tahun 30 (75%) responden, berpendidikan D3 keperawatan 24 (60%) responden, lama bekerja selama 1-5 tahun  16 (40%) responden,  belum mengikuti pelatihan PMK 31 (77,5 %) responden, memiliki pengetahuan cukup 22 (55%) responden, memiliki kepercayaan diri  20 (50%) responden  dan tidak percaya diri sebanyak 20 (50 %) responden. Berdasar hasil Analisa (Chi Square)  tidak terdapat hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan kepercayaan diri perawat NICU dalam melakukan Perawatan Metode Kanguru dengan p value 0,438 ( p value > 0.05). Perawat di ruang NICU menjadi lebih baik jika memiliki rasa percaya diri dalam melakukan asuhan keperawatan metode kanguru, sehingga bayi dengan berat badan lahir rendah dapat bertumbuh lebih sehat. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan perawat NICU untuk memiliki pengetahuan yang baik tentang PMK sehingga perawat mempunyai percaya diri dalam pelaksanaan PMK.   Kata kunci : berat badan lahir rendah, kepercayaan diri perawat, perawatan metode kanguru Abstract Low birth weight babies are babies who need optimal attention and care. Baby Care in the NICU using an incubator creates a separation between mother and baby. The kangaroo method of care offers a close relationship between the mother and her baby to help promote the growth and development of babies with low birth weight. NICU nurses must have good knowledge and confidence in supporting Kangaroo Method Care activities. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between knowledge and confidence in NICU nurses doing PMK. This quantitative research method, with a cross-sectional study design, was carried out at X Hospital in December 2020 – March 2021. The population of all NICU room nurses with total sampling, data collection using questionnaires distributed to 40 respondents. The results of the study explain that most of the respondents are aged 26-35 years, 30 (75%) respondents, have D3 nursing education, 24 (60%) respondents, have worked for 1-5 years, 16 (40%) respondents, have not attended PMK training 31 (77.5%) respondents, 22 (55%) respondents had sufficient knowledge, 20 (50%) respondents had self-confidence and 20 (50%) respondents were not confident. Based on the results of the analysis (Chi-Square) there is no relationship between knowledge and confidence of NICU nurses in performing the Kangaroo Treatment Method with a p-value of 0.438 (p-value > 0.05). Nurses in the NICU will be better off if they have confidence in performing kangaroo nursing care, so babies with low birth weight can grow up healthier. This study recommends NICU nurses have good knowledge about PMK so that nurses have confidence in implementing PMK. Keywords: low birth weight, nurse confidence, kangaroo method care

scholarly journals Analisis Determinan Kejadian Berat Bayi Lahir Rendah (BBLR) di RSUD Tani dan Nelayan

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 01
Author(s):  
Wahyuni Hafid ◽  
Fraining Deisi Badu ◽  
Lili Pramutia Laha
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Public Hospital ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Chisquare Test

Low Birth Weight (LBW) has a contribution to infant mortalityespecially during perinatal period. According to the World HealthOrganization (WHO), there are 15.5% or 20.6 million babies born withBirth Weight (LBW) every year, and 96.5% are in developing countries.Nationally, the target of LBW that is set at the target of NutritionImprovement Program toward Healthy Indonesian is 7% maximum. Thisresearch is an analytic quantitative research using cross sectional studydesign. The study was conducted in March - April 2017. The instrumentused a questionnaire sheet. The sample in this study as many as 137respondents taken by purposive sampling. Hypothesis testing using chisquare test. The statistical test of chi square test showed a significantrelationship between mother education (ᴩ = 0,000 <0,05), mother parity(ᴩ = 0,000 <0,05), and antenatal care (ANC) (ᴩ = 0,000 <0,05) with theincidence of LBW in Regional Public Hospital (RPH) Tani dan Nelayan inBoalemo District of Gorontalo Province. Maternal, parity and antenatalcare (ANC) education is the determinant factor of Low Birth Weight (LBW)occurrence at Regional Public Hospital (RPH) Tani dan Nelayan inBoalemo District of Gorontalo Province in 2017. It is expected that theactive role of health personnel in providing information and education tothe community related to maternal and child health through theimprovement of integrated health services post and pregnancyexamination.

scholarly journals Pica in Rural Obstetric Population: An Underestimated Nutritional Mystery

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-74
Author(s):  
Bhavna Kumare ◽  
Nikita Vijay
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Preterm Birth ◽  
Low Birth Weight ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Gestational Age ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Paired Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Obstetric Population

ABSTRACT Objective To determine the prevalence of pica during pregnancy, maternal hemoglobin levels at delivery and the association of pica with low birth weight and preterm birth. Study design A descriptive cross-sectional study. Subjects/setting Two hundred pregnant women aged 18 to 35 years admitted in labor room of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NKPSIMS. Study duration 1 March 2012 to 28 February 2013. Main outcome measures — maternal hemoglobin at delivery, mean birth weight and mean gestational age were compared in pica and no pica group. Statistical analysis Mean, percentage and chi-square test (for paired data). Results Seventeen percent of these pregnant women practiced pica. The most common pica substance that was consumed was chalk (44.1%) and clay (38.2%). Women in pica group had lower hemoglobin levels 8.63 ± 1.12 gm% (mean ± SD) at delivery than women who did not report pica (10.03 ± 0.96 gm%). There was no difference in mean birth weight and gestational age of neonates born to women with pica group and no pica group. Conclusion The findings suggest that pica practices are associated with significantly lower maternal hemoglobin levels at delivery, but are not associated with low birth weight and preterm birth. How to cite this article Kumare B, Somalwar S, Vijay N. Pica in Rural Obstetric Population: An Underestimated Nutritional Mystery. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2014;6(2):71-74.

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