International Journal of Tropical Medicine
ISSN: Online 1818-779XISSN: Print 1816-3319
Abstract
An infant’s birth weight has been identified as the best marker of optimal fetal growth and development. Maternal socio‐demographics and anthropometry (weight, height etc.) have been identified to influence an infant’s birth weight and length. Aim of this study to determine the sociodemographics characteristics of pregnant mother and their impact on fetal outcome. This prospective cohort study was carried out in Government Medical College Jalgaon, Maharashtra. This study enrolled all full term (37 weeks) pregnant women age between 18‐35 years with singleton pregnancy. Maternal history and socio‐demographic data was recorded. Maternal and neonates anthropometric data like weight, height, BMI, length at birth and circumference of mid arm were recorded. Out of total 121 pregnant women analysed in the present study, majority of them (57%) were 26‐30 years of age group. Incidence of low birth weight was very high 64.5%. Majority (59.9%) of the pregnant women in studied cohort belongs to upper class and most of the mother was primiparous. Maternal height and BMI was significantly associated with the LBW babies. Maternal socio‐demographic and anthropometric variables were significantly associated with the fetal outcomes. Neonatal morbidity and mortality can be reduces by improving the maternal risk factors. Anthropometry, LBW, neonates, socio‐economic status, BMI.
How to cite this article:
Gajanan Venkatrao Surewad, Lalit Ramesh Rane, Nishikant Gadpayale and Girish Ramesh Rane. The Effect of Socio‐Demographic Characteristics of Pregnant Mothers on Fetal Outcomes.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makijtm.2023.4.63.66
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.59218/makijtm.2023.4.63.66