Maternal factors associated with immediate low Apgar score in newborn babies at an intermediate hospital in Northern Namibia

Lungameni, Justina; Nghitanwa, Emma Maano; Uusiku, Laura; Karera, Abel

doi:10.4081/jphia.2022.2045

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“…Mothers who receive strong family social support are less likely to experience postpartum depression because they tend to feel at ease and comfortable, leading to a sense of calmness [ 46 ]. In addition, maternal social support during pregnancy can also improve the Apgar score among newborns, ensure normal birth weight, reduce postpartum depression, and improve maternal and infant health [ 47 ].…”

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Mental Health Awareness and Promotion during the First 1000 Days of Life: An Expert Consensus

Wardoyo,

Moeloek,

Basrowi

et al. 2023

Healthcare

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The first 1000 days of life constitute a critical phase that will determine the optimum growth and development of a child. An important factor in this phase of life is the perinatal mental health of mothers and children. Mental health awareness is an important public health issue with significant impacts on mothers, spouses, and families, as well as the long-term emotional and cognitive development of children as well. However, the awareness and promotion of mental health within the realms of reproductive health, maternal health, and infant health, i.e., the first 1000 days of life, do not receive high prioritization in Indonesia. Nonetheless, Indonesia, with its existing primary healthcare system, has the potential to raise awareness of and promote the importance of perinatal mental health for its citizens. This experts’ consensus proposes several strategies to maximize the usefulness of primary healthcare facilities in Indonesia, including Community Health Centers and Integrated Healthcare Posts, to support perinatal mental health awareness and promotion during the first 1000 days of life. The success of this program, in return, will improve the health status of women and children in Indonesia.

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Mental Health Awareness and Promotion during the First 1000 Days of Life: An Expert Consensus

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Moeloek,

Basrowi

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Healthcare

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“…While the Apgar score is routinely used to assess neonatal health, its association with maternal cardiovascular risk factors during pregnancy remains an area of active research [ 5 ]. Understanding how cardiovascular risk factors in pregnant women may influence neonatal outcomes can help healthcare providers identify high-risk pregnancies and implement appropriate interventions to optimize neonatal health.…”

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Comparative Analysis of Neonatal Effects in Pregnant Women with Cardiovascular Risk versus Low-Risk Pregnant Women

Abu-Awwad,

Craina,

Gluhovschi

et al. 2023

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Background: Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Pregnancy imposes unique physiological changes on a woman’s cardiovascular system. Materials and Methods: A cohort of 68 participants, comprising 30 pregnant women with cardiovascular risk and 38 without cardiovascular risk, was recruited for this study. These participants were prospectively followed during their pregnancies from 2020 to 2022 at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of the “Pius Brînzeu” Emergency County Clinical Hospital in Timişoara, Romania. All women included in this study underwent cesarean section deliveries at the same medical facility. Data regarding the gestational weeks at delivery, birth weight, and Apgar scores assessed by neonatologists were collected for each participant. Statistical analyses were performed to compare the neonatal effects between the two groups. Results: The results of this study revealed significant differences between the groups in terms of Apgar scores (p = 0.0055), gestational weeks (p = 0.0471), and baby birth weight (p = 0.0392). Conclusion: The findings underscore the importance of considering maternal cardiovascular health as a potential determinant of neonatal outcomes. Further research is needed to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and develop strategies for optimizing neonatal outcomes in high-risk pregnancies.

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A prospective study on the neonatal compications associated with prolonged premature rupture of membranes at a tertiary care hospital: A comperative analysis

sabouri

2024

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Background: Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) is a common complication during pregnancy, which leads to adverse effects in both mothers and newborns. The management of premature rupture of the amniotic sac is still controversial among physicians, which is associated with a wide range of maternal and neonatal complications. Expectant management might increase the risk of infection in both mothers and neonates. Therefore, in this study we aimed to investigate neonatal outcomes following prolonged PROM(PPROM). Methods and material: This study is a prospective cross-sectional descriptive study. Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 65 neonates with premature rupture of membranes longer than 18 hours and 65 neo-nates with premature rupture of membranes less than 18 hours were selected through random sam-pling.and included in the study through simple random sampling. After recording the demographic charac-teristics of the mothers and the neonates and the outcomes of the neonates, it was entered into the SPP version 22 software for statistical analysis. A significance level (p.value) less than 0.05 was considered significant Results: Out of 130 neonates, 57.7% were male and 42.3% were female. 62.3% of the neonates were born by cesarean section and the rest by vaginal delivery. In the studied population, 43% were pre-term neonates and the rest were term. The mean birth weight was 2825.35 ±572.34 grams and The mean Apgar score at fifth minute was 8.8 ± 1.19. The incidence rate of early neonatal infection (EOI) was 26.2% (34 cases) and the in-hospital death rate was 3.8% (5 cases). Based on our findings, the association between the duration PROM with early onset infection and resuscitation was statistically significant (p.value<0.05). The mean Apgar score at 5th minute was significantly higher in neonates with PROM longer than 18 hours than neonates with PROM less than 18 hours. Moreover, no significant association was observed between the duration of PROM and in-hospital mortality of neonates. Conclusion: Based on the findings of our study, it can be concluded that the increase in the duration of rupture of the amniotic sac until the onset of labor is associated with an increase in the rate of early onset neonatal infection, a low Apgar score in the fifth minute, and the need for higher levels of resuscitation. However, it is not associated with in-hospital mortality of newborns.

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Maternal factors associated with immediate low Apgar score in newborn babies at an intermediate hospital in Northern Namibia

Cited by 4 publications

References 25 publications

Mental Health Awareness and Promotion during the First 1000 Days of Life: An Expert Consensus

Mental Health Awareness and Promotion during the First 1000 Days of Life: An Expert Consensus

Comparative Analysis of Neonatal Effects in Pregnant Women with Cardiovascular Risk versus Low-Risk Pregnant Women

A prospective study on the neonatal compications associated with prolonged premature rupture of membranes at a tertiary care hospital: A comperative analysis

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