Risk of Low Birth Weight Infants from Adolescent Mothers: Review Case Study in Siriraj Hospital
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Apr 5, 2017
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teenage mother low birth weight perinatal outcomes
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Abstract
Objective This study aimed to compare maternal and neonatal outcomes of teenage to adult
pregnancy, focused to the risk of low birth weight infant (LBW).
Study design Retrospective study.
Materials and Methods A total of 140 pregnant women age below 20 years and 280 pregnant
women age 20-25 years who delivered in Siriraj Hospital in July and August 2006 were
enrolled. Demographic data, obstetric and neonatal outcomes were reviewed and compared
between two groups.
Results Teenage mothers were significantly more likely to be anemic and use substance
abuse. They have significant higher risk for preterm birth (RR 2.10, CI 1.18–3.74) and LBW
infant (RR 2.42, CI 1.37–4.29). The relative risk of LBW infant is highest in mother age 13-
16 years (RR 3.98, CI 2.01-7.90).
Conclusion Teenage pregnancy is risk factor of many poor obstetric outcomes especially low
birth weight infant and preterm delivery.
pregnancy, focused to the risk of low birth weight infant (LBW).
Study design Retrospective study.
Materials and Methods A total of 140 pregnant women age below 20 years and 280 pregnant
women age 20-25 years who delivered in Siriraj Hospital in July and August 2006 were
enrolled. Demographic data, obstetric and neonatal outcomes were reviewed and compared
between two groups.
Results Teenage mothers were significantly more likely to be anemic and use substance
abuse. They have significant higher risk for preterm birth (RR 2.10, CI 1.18–3.74) and LBW
infant (RR 2.42, CI 1.37–4.29). The relative risk of LBW infant is highest in mother age 13-
16 years (RR 3.98, CI 2.01-7.90).
Conclusion Teenage pregnancy is risk factor of many poor obstetric outcomes especially low
birth weight infant and preterm delivery.
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Tantayakom, C.; Prechapanich, J. Risk of Low Birth Weight Infants from Adolescent Mothers: Review Case Study in Siriraj Hospital. Thai J Obstet Gynaecol 2017, 16, 103-108.
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