Consanguinity and Inbreeding Coefficient F in Aligarh city, India: A Cross Sectional Study
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
; 19(1): 4401, 01 Fevereiro 2019. map, tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
To determine the coefficient of inbreeding of consanguinity (F) and its correlates in Aligarh city, India. Material andMethods:
Cross sectional household survey with a sample size of 2000 (1600 non-consanguineous and 400 consanguineous couples) using systematic random sampling. Researcher conducted the study by visiting every tenth household of every tenth ward of Aligarh city. Information was recorded on a pre-tested questionnaire, which had questions pertaining to religion, details regarding relationship between couples (consanguineous / non consanguineous marriage), type of consanguinity (first cousin/second cousin/third cousin), level of education and occupation (a proxy for socioeconomic status). Descriptive statistics, Chi-square, and multivariate logistic regression were used.Results:
Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that Islam (p<0.001) and Christianity (p<0.001) were significantly associated with consanguinity. Private employment with (-) B value (p<0.001) showed a significant association of the variable with non-consanguineous group. Coefficient of inbreeding for the present study was 0.0538, highest reported from any part of India.Conclusion:
Consanguinity is a prevailing problem in Aligarh city, India. Evidence based guidelines needed. Information education communication and pre-marital counseling suggested to make population aware of the consequences of consanguinity and to help couples make a decision.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Casamento
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Estudos Transversais
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Cristianismo
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Consanguinidade
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Islamismo
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pesqui. bras. odontopediatria clín. integr
Assunto da revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article