Factors associated with reduced foetal movements in Iringa, Tanzania
South Sudan med. j. (Online)
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15(4): 137-142, 2022. tables
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Maternal perception of foetal movement ensures foetal wellbeing. Reduced foetal movement is associated with foetal hypoxia, stillbirths, and intrauterine foetal growth restriction (IUFGR). This study aimed at assessing factors that are associated with maternal perception of reduced foetal movements.Method:
This was a cross-sectional study that was conducted at Iringa Regional Referral Hospital from 1st January 30th June 2022. A purposive sampling technique was used, and SPSS version 25 software was used for data analysis.Results:
41.3 % of study participants were aged 24 34 years, with a mean and SD of 29.08 ±7.53. 75% were not employed, 52.8 % of study participants delivered from 37 42 weeks of gestational age, 66.1% had a posterior placenta and only 24.0 % had an anterior placenta. Women who delivered at 28 36 weeks of gestational age were about 4 times more likely to experience reduced foetal movement compared to those who delivered at 37 42 weeks of gestation (AOR=4.162, 95% CI 2.174 - 7.966, p= =0.0067).Conclusion:
Reduced foetal movements are associated with lower gestation age at delivery and decreased antenatal clinic attendance in Iringa, Tanzania. All pregnant women should be encouraged to make early antenatal clinic attendance and should attend adequate visits. Healthcare providers should educate and create awareness on methods of assessing foetal movements.
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Índice:
AIM (África)
Assunto principal:
Encaminhamento e Consulta
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Idade Gestacional
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Gestantes
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Movimento Fetal
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Estudo observacional
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Fatores de risco
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
South Sudan med. j. (Online)
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine and Dentistry, The University of Dodoma/TZ
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