Association of delivery procedure with APGAR scores among neonates born to healthy Pakistani mothers: a pilot study

Khalid, Muhammad Ali, Ghani, Rida, Khalid, Muhammad Fahad, Malik, Muhammad Saad and Waqas, Ahmed ORCID: 0000-0002-3772-194X (2018) Association of delivery procedure with APGAR scores among neonates born to healthy Pakistani mothers: a pilot study. F1000Research, 7. p. 346.

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Abstract

<h4>Background: </h4> The present study explores the factors associated with poor APGAR scores among singletons born to healthy Pakistani mothers. <h4>Methods: </h4>: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a Tara Urea Medical Center, Iskandarabad Colony, district Mianwali, Pakistan from April 1 to August 30, 2017. Data was collected using a preformed proforma by a gynecologist and pediatrician during the birth procedure. The questionnaire comprised of two sections including neonatal and maternal characteristics. All data were analyzed in SPSS v.20. <h4>Results: </h4>: Regression analysis revealed that vaginal deliveries were associated with higher APGAR scores at five minutes than those delivered by cesarean section. However, maternal age and BMI and weight of the baby did not yield significant association with APGAR scores at five minutes. APGAR scores assessed at one minute were significantly associated with weight of the neonate. <h4>Conclusion: </h4> APGAR scores of the neonates at birth are significantly associated with birth procedures. Therefore, birth procedure should be selected and managed effectively to reduce the risk of low APGAR scores.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Pediatric Research Initiative, Pediatric, Infant Mortality, Perinatal Period - Conditions Originating in Perinatal Period, Clinical Research, Preterm, Low Birth Weight and Health of the Newborn, Reproductive health and childbirth, 3 Good Health and Well Being
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	04 Apr 2019 13:31
Last Modified:	10 May 2024 11:13
DOI:	10.12688/f1000research.13784.1
Open Access URL:	https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.13784.1
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3035824