The Prevalence of Intrauterine Growth Restriction and Related Postnatal Consequences in Newborns at Tishreen University Hospital in Lattakia

International Journal of Medical Science

© 2023 by SSRG - IJMS Journal

Volume 10 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2023

Authors : Hadeel Habeeb, Adnan Dayoub, Sahar Hassan

10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V10I5P101

How to Cite?

Hadeel Habeeb, Adnan Dayoub, Sahar Hassan, "The Prevalence of Intrauterine Growth Restriction and Related Postnatal Consequences in Newborns at Tishreen University Hospital in Lattakia," SSRG International Journal of Medical Science, vol. 10,  no. 5, pp. 1-5, 2023. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V10I5P101

Abstract:

Background: Intrauterine growth restriction is a common health problem that has increased in incidence in recent years, with consequences ranging from simple to serious and from short to long-term. Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence and postnatal consequences of IUGR in neonates born at Tishreen University Hospital. Material and methods: An observational descriptive cross-sectional study involved all children born at Tishreen University Hospital and admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit during the study period from July 2021 until February 2023. Infants with congenital malformation were not included in the study. Data was collected by filling out the questionnaire for the study by a doctor. Results: In the current study, the prevalence of IUGR was 7.1%. Thermoregulation disorder was the most common complication, with a percentage of 34%, followed by 28% blood sugar disorder and RDS at 24.4% of newborns. The other consequences were: thrombocytopenia 17,1%, neutropenia 14,6%, perinatal asphyxia 13,4%, hypocalcemia 9,7%, anemia 7,3%, seizures 6,1%, IVH 3,7%, PVL 2,4%. Conclusion: The study showed a high prevalence of IUGR in newborns at Tishreen University Hospital and multiple postnatal consequences in the same newborn.

Keywords:

Intrauterine growth restriction, Prevalence, Postnatal consequences.

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