Background: Birth Defect is one of the most important causes of neonatal mortality and morbidity worldwide. The pattern and prevalence of Birth Defects may vary overtime or with geographic location. The objective of the study to determine the prevalence and pattern of Birth Defects in live newborn admitted in Hospital. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was carried in Neonatology and OBS-gynae department of Sir Salimullah Medical college Hospital during the period of July 2016 to December 2019. A total 306 babies with Birth Defects were examined and detailed history for any risk factor was taken. A through physical examination was performed. Confirmation of internal defect was done by various imaging modalities; i.e, radiography, ultrasound, echocardiography and CT scan. A detailed history was taken regarding maternal age, gestational age and previous delivery of abnormal baby. Results: During this period total 27799 was born alive, of which 306 had Birth Defects, the prevalence of Birth Defects was 1.1%. The predominant system involved was Musculoskeletal system (30%) followed by CNS (19%), oro-facial clefts (13%), GIT, CVS, Ear-nosethroat( 7%) and least involved system was urinary system(4%). Talipes was most common one in musculo-skeletal system defect and Anencephaly in CNS defect. Conclusion: Prevalence of Birth Defects is common among newborn admitted in hospital and musculoskeletal system is most commonly affected system. Birth Defects is upcoming issue in current newborn situation which need to be prioritized. Sir Salimullah Med Coll J 2022; 30: 23-28
Introduction: Low birth weight (LBW) continues to remain a major public health problem worldwide. There are numerous factors contributing to LBW both maternal and fetal. The mortality of low birth weight can be reduced if the risk factors are detected early and managed by simple techniques. Objective: To identify the maternal and fetal factors associated with low birth weight. Materials and Methods: This case control study was conducted in Department of Pediatrics, Khulna Medical College& Hospital from January 2019 to June 2019. After delivery of the baby weight of the newborn was measured with digital weighing scale. Mothers of babies with birth weight <2500 gm were enrolled as cases and mothers of babies with birth weight _2500 gm were enrolled as controls. Results: Total 96 mothers were enrolled in this study and 48 mothers in each group. All the information was recorded in a pretested questionnaire. Statistical analysis was done by SPSS. Primipara mother had 3.153 times more likely to deliver LBW baby. Patients having anemia had 3.316 times more likely to deliver LBW baby. Patients having hypertension had 4.120 times more likely to deliver LBW baby. Preterm delivery had 28.927 times more likely to deliver LBW baby. Primipara, anemia, hypertension and preterm delivery were significantly associated with LBW. In multivariate analysis, preterm had 20.619 times more likely to deliver LBW. Conclusion: Primipara, anemia, hypertension and preterm delivery were significantly associated with LBW. Medicine Today 2022 Vol.34(2): 106-110
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