| Autor: |
Onwuka, C.C., Ugwu, E.O., Obi, S.N., Onwuka, C.I., Dim, C.C., Eleje, G.U., Ezugwu, E.C., Agu, P.U., Nwagha, U.I., Ozumba, B.C. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2020 |
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| Zdroj: |
Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice; Vol. 23 No. 7 (2020); 928-933 |
| ISSN: |
1119-3077 |
| Popis: |
Background: Short inter‑pregnancy interval (IPI) is a potential risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Previous reports from sub‑Sahara Africa documented increasing incidence of short IPI but evidence is lacking in its effect on pregnancy outcome. Aim: The study aimed to determine the effect of short IPI on pregnancy outcome in Nigeria. Subjects and Methods: It was a prospective cohort study of 271 pregnant women receiving antenatal care in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria. For every eligible woman with short IPI ( 0.05). Conclusion: Short IPI is associated with anemia in pregnancy in Nigeria. Public health campaigns for improvement in uptake of family planning services and breastfeeding may help reduce the incidence of short IPI and anemia in low income countries. Keywords: Nigeria, pregnancy outcome, short inter‑pregnancy interval |
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OpenAIRE |
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