Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Birth weight is one of the most important measures used for the assessment of the fetal development and health of the foetus both intrauterine life and after birth. Gestational age and birth weight are fundamental for assessing the intrauterine development and advancement and also to anticipate the troubles of extra‐uterine adjustment. Hence the study was done with the aim to determine the correlation of foot length with anthropometric variables i.e. birth weight, gestational age, crown heel length and head circumference. The present observational study was done on 145 new bornbabies Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences, Kulasekharam, Tamil Nadu. Anthropometric evaluation was done on all babies within 72 hours of birth. Gestational age was calculated by New Ballard score. Birth weight (in kilograms) babies were weighed by weighing scales to the nearest 50 g. Foot length (in centimeter) was measured using sliding calipers. Head circumference (in centimeter) was measured using flexible, non‐strechable fiber, measuring tape. Crown heel length (in centimeter) was measured using in fathometer. The data was analyzed using SPSS software version 23.0. P value less than 0.05 is considered significant. Females outnumbered the males. The mean birth weight of study participants were 2.62 kgs with gestational age of 28‐42 weeks. The mean foot length of study participants was 7.59cms. Gestational age (r = 0.765), head circumference (0.789), crown heel length (r = 0.825) and birth weight(r = 0.845) found significant correlation with foot length. Among them birth weight found to have strong positive association with foot length. Foot length can be used with high accuracy to determine the gestational age in where are no facilities for fetal ultrasound antenatally available.
How to cite this article:
K. Masaraddi Sanjay, B. BinishJoseph, P.M. Ahmed Roshan and K.E. Elizabeth. Association of Foot Length With Gestational Maturity and Anthropometric Parameters at Birth.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.1.329.332
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