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Malaria, Intestinal Helminths and Other Risk Factors for Stillbirth in Ghana
Joint Authors
Jolly, Pauline E.
Agbenyega, Tsiri
Yatich, Nelly J.
Phillips, Timothy D.
Rayner, Julian C.
Ehiri, John E.
Ellis, William O.
Afriyie-Gwayu, Evans
Jiang, Yi
Stiles, Jonathan K.
Turpin, Archer
Funkhouser, Ellen
Williams, Jonathan H.
Source
Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-04-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
The objective of the study was to assess Plasmodium/intestinal helminth infection in pregnancy and other risk factors for stillbirth in Ghana.
Methods.
A cross-sectional study of women presenting for delivery in two hospitals was conducted during November-December 2006.
Data collected included sociodemographic information, medical and obstetric histories, and anthropometric measures.
Laboratory investigations for the presence of Plasmodium falciparum and intestinal helminths, and tests for hemoglobin levels were also performed.
Results.
The stillbirth rate was relatively high in this population (5%).
Most of the stillbirths were fresh and 24% were macerated.
When compared to women with no malaria, women with malaria had increased risk of stillbirth (OR=1.9, 95% CI=1.2–9.3).
Other factors associated with stillbirth were severe anemia, low serum folate concentration, past induced abortion, and history of stillbirth.
Conclusion.
The fact that most of the stillbirths were fresh suggests that higher quality intrapartum care could reduce stillbirth rates.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yatich, Nelly J.& Funkhouser, Ellen& Ehiri, John E.& Agbenyega, Tsiri& Stiles, Jonathan K.& Rayner, Julian C.…[et al.]. 2010. Malaria, Intestinal Helminths and Other Risk Factors for Stillbirth in Ghana. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yatich, Nelly J.…[et al.]. Malaria, Intestinal Helminths and Other Risk Factors for Stillbirth in Ghana. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Yatich, Nelly J.& Funkhouser, Ellen& Ehiri, John E.& Agbenyega, Tsiri& Stiles, Jonathan K.& Rayner, Julian C.…[et al.]. Malaria, Intestinal Helminths and Other Risk Factors for Stillbirth in Ghana. Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464939
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-464939