Follow-up evaluation of children with birth weight less than or equal to 2,000 g

Freitas, Márcia de; Siqueira, Arnaldo Augusto Franco de; Segre, Conceição Aparecida de Mattos

doi:10.1590/s1516-31802004000600003

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“…Our finding of upper respiratory tract infections as the commonest illness persisting throughout the first year of life, followed by diaper rashes, infantile colics, among other morbidities is similar to the reports of Frietas, et al, in Brazil who also noted respiratory tract infections as the most prevalent diagnosis in outpatient visits during the first year of corrected age [17]. Mah, et al, in Yaounde also had comparable findings with respiratory tract infections being most common causes of re-admissions [18].…”

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Growth, Morbidity and Neurological Outcome of a Cohort of Neonates in a Kangaroo Mother Care Program, in a Regional Hospital in Cameroon

Chiabi¹

2022

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Background: Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a cost-effective intervention for the management of low birth weight babies in resource-limited settings such as Cameroon. Outcome data on babies followed through this intervention have been scarce since the implementation of the KMC programme in the Regional Hospital of Bamenda (RHB), North West region of Cameroon. Objectives: This study aimed at assessing growth, morbidity and outcome of neonates in the Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) at the Regional Hospital Bamenda, Cameroon. Methods: It included 132 neonates with a birth weight of <2500 g who received KMC and followed up after discharge from 40 weeks post-conception, then 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months of age. Motor development was evaluated using the Infant Neurological International Battery (INFANIB) test. Results: Weight and height followed the same pattern as for term new-borns on the World Health Organization (WHO) curves. The same pattern of growth for head circumference was noted except at 6 months in boys and 9 months in girls, where an acceleration at the 95th percentile was observed. The three most common morbidities observed were upper respiratory tract infections (46.96%), diaper rashes (15.91%) and abdominal infant colics (9.85%). Neurological evaluation was appropriate when compared with WHO standards. Conclusion: Growth and neurological evaluation was appropriate and comparable with WHO references and few morbidities were noted. Keywords: Kangaroo Mother Care; Neonates; Growth; Outcome; Cameroon

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Growth, Morbidity and Neurological Outcome of a Cohort of Neonates in a Kangaroo Mother Care Program, in a Regional Hospital in Cameroon

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2022

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“…Martins-Celini et al [15] (2018) did a similar study and reported that in LBW babies gained a mean birth weight of 1.21 kg at 2.5 months and the difference was statistically significant. Freitas M et al [16] (2004) reported that the mean difference between weight at 1.5 months and weight at 2.5 months was 1.238 kg and difference between length at 1.5 months and length at 2.5 months was 3.121 cm. The mean difference Head Circumference at 2.5 months was 0.901cm [16].…”

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“…Freitas M et al [16] (2004) reported that the mean difference between weight at 1.5 months and weight at 2.5 months was 1.238 kg and difference between length at 1.5 months and length at 2.5 months was 3.121 cm. The mean difference Head Circumference at 2.5 months was 0.901cm [16].…”

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Growth Parameters and Follow up of Low-Birth-Weight Healthy Newborn Discharged from Post Natal Ward of Dr. BRAMH Raipur till 4 Month of Age

Soni¹,

Beck²,

Phuljhele³

2023

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Introduction: LBW is known to be associated with subsequent health issues such as poor anthropometric growth in childhood. Late catch-up growth of preterm infants throughout childhood linked to an adverse health outcome. The aim of this study is to study the growth parameters of healthy low birth weight neonates discharged from post-natal ward. Material and methods: This was a hospital based prospective cross-sectional study conducted in year of 2022 in the department of pediatrics at Pt JNMCH, Raipur. Vitally stable LBW neonates were recruited in the study. The sample size calculated was 140. At the time of birth anthropometric measurement i.e. head circumference, length, weight was taken. Follow up was done again at 1.5 month, 2.5 month and 3.5 month. Informed consent was taken form care takers prior to inclusion in the study. Results: In present study 140 newborns were followed up for their growth. The mean difference between birth weight at birth and at 1.5 months was 1.150 kg (p<0.01), at 1.5 months and weight at 2.5 months was 1.129 kg (p<0.01) and at 2.5 months and weight at 3.5 months was 1.436 kg (p<0.01). Type of feed wise mean weight gain at 1.5 months was highest on those on formula feed, mother milk and those on mixed feed. Male had higher mean weight gain than female. Conclusion: The present study concluded that postnatal lactation counseling leads to higher weight gain in infants as compared to those on formula feed.

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The burden of unintended pregnancies in Brazil: a social and public health system cost analysis

Le¹,

Connolly²,

Bahamondes³

et al. 2014

IJWH

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BackgroundUnintended pregnancy (UP) is an unmet medical need with consequences worldwide. We evaluate the costs of UP based on pregnancies in Brazil from for the year 2010.MethodsThe consequences of UP were evaluated using decision analysis based on pregnancy rates and outcomes as miscarriage, induced abortion, and live birth, which were factored into the analysis. The model discriminated between maternal and child outcomes and accounted for costs (in Brazilian currency [Real$, R$]) within the Brazilian public health service attributed to preterm birth, neonatal admission, cerebral palsy, and neonatal and maternal mortality. Event probabilities were obtained from local resources.ResultsWe estimate that 1.8 million UPs resulted in 159,151 miscarriages, 48,769 induced abortions, 1.58 million live births, and 312 maternal deaths, including ten (3%) attributed to unsafe abortions. The total estimated costs attributed to UP are R$4.1 billion annually, including R$32 million (0.8%) and R$4.07 billion (99.2%) attributed to miscarriages and births and complications, respectively. Direct birth costs accounted for approximately R$1.22 billion (30.0%), with labor and delivery responsible for most costs (R$988 million; 24.3%) for the year 2010. The remainder of costs were for infant complications (R$2.84 billion; 72.3%) with hospital readmission during the first year accounting for approximately R$2.15 billion (52.9%). Based on the national cost, we estimate the cost per UP to be R$2,293.ConclusionDespite weaknesses in precise estimates in annual pregnancies and induced abortions, our estimates reflect the costs of UP for different pregnancy outcomes. The main costs associated with UP are in those carried to parturition. The health cost of abortion represents a small proportion of total costs as these are paid for outside of the public health system. Consequently, reductions in UP will generate not only cost savings, but reductions in woman and child morbidity and mortality.

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Follow-up evaluation of children with birth weight less than or equal to 2,000 g

Cited by 4 publications

References 8 publications

Growth, Morbidity and Neurological Outcome of a Cohort of Neonates in a Kangaroo Mother Care Program, in a Regional Hospital in Cameroon

Growth, Morbidity and Neurological Outcome of a Cohort of Neonates in a Kangaroo Mother Care Program, in a Regional Hospital in Cameroon

Growth Parameters and Follow up of Low-Birth-Weight Healthy Newborn Discharged from Post Natal Ward of Dr. BRAMH Raipur till 4 Month of Age

The burden of unintended pregnancies in Brazil: a social and public health system cost analysis

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