Child: care, health and development · 2023
Associations between socio-demographic characteristics of pregnant women and birth outcome: The Nutritional status of Expectant Mothers and their newborn Infants study.
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Jordaan Elizabeth Margaretha, Joubert Gina, Robb Liska, Ngounda Jennifer, Walsh Corinna May
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BACKGROUND: Low socio-economic status is associated with poor birth outcomes, however, few studies on this topic have been conducted in South Africa. We determined associations between socio-demographic variables of pregnant women and birth outcome in their offspring.
METHODS: This study was nested in a prospective cohort study conducted at an antenatal clinic at a regional hospital in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Questionnaires on socio-demographic information were completed on 682 pregnant women in a structured interview. Post-delivery, 331 participants provided the Road to Health Booklets for 347 infants, in which birth data were recorded. Associations between socio-demographic variables and birth outcome (defined as premature delivery or low length-for-age or low weight-for-length at birth) were investigated. Logistic regression with backward selection (p < 0.05) was used to select independent factors that were significantly associated with birth outcome. Variables with a p-value of <0.15 on bivariate analysis were considered for inclusion in the model.
RESULTS: Poor birth outcome was observed in 36.3% (116/320) of women. The odds of experiencing poor birth outcome were lower for women who owned a stove versus those who did not (OR 0.11, 95% CI: 0.02-0.67), and higher for women with grade 8-10 (OR 5.84, 95% CI: 1.90-17.91) or grade 10-12 (OR 4.33, 95% CI: 1.50-12.49) as their highest level of education versus tertiary education. The odds of experiencing poor birth outcomes were also higher for those employed part-time (OR 2.55, 95% CI: 1.10-5.93) versus full-time and/or self-employed.
CONCLUSION: Our findings confirm that the presence of basic amenities such as a stove, better education and employment improve the chances of better birth outcomes. Early screening of pregnant women for the identification of socio-demographic risk factors that may impact on birth outcome is recommended.
METHODS: This study was nested in a prospective cohort study conducted at an antenatal clinic at a regional hospital in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Questionnaires on socio-demographic information were completed on 682 pregnant women in a structured interview. Post-delivery, 331 participants provided the Road to Health Booklets for 347 infants, in which birth data were recorded. Associations between socio-demographic variables and birth outcome (defined as premature delivery or low length-for-age or low weight-for-length at birth) were investigated. Logistic regression with backward selection (p < 0.05) was used to select independent factors that were significantly associated with birth outcome. Variables with a p-value of <0.15 on bivariate analysis were considered for inclusion in the model.
RESULTS: Poor birth outcome was observed in 36.3% (116/320) of women. The odds of experiencing poor birth outcome were lower for women who owned a stove versus those who did not (OR 0.11, 95% CI: 0.02-0.67), and higher for women with grade 8-10 (OR 5.84, 95% CI: 1.90-17.91) or grade 10-12 (OR 4.33, 95% CI: 1.50-12.49) as their highest level of education versus tertiary education. The odds of experiencing poor birth outcomes were also higher for those employed part-time (OR 2.55, 95% CI: 1.10-5.93) versus full-time and/or self-employed.
CONCLUSION: Our findings confirm that the presence of basic amenities such as a stove, better education and employment improve the chances of better birth outcomes. Early screening of pregnant women for the identification of socio-demographic risk factors that may impact on birth outcome is recommended.