Knowledge of Jordanian women of reproductive age who underwent bariatric surgery and its effect on birth outcomes: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims at exploring the knowledge of women of reproductive age who underwent bariatric surgery in Jordan regarding its effect on birth outcomes.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted on 183 women (aged 15-49) who had undergone bariatric surgery at the Jordan University Hospital in Amman, Jordan, between 2016 and 2019, using telephone interviews with conveniently selected participants' samples. The survey tool obtained data on women's knowledge and other sociodemographic, obstetric health, and bariatric surgery information. Unfavorable birth outcomes include preterm delivery, small for gestational age, congenital abnormalities, low birth weight, and admission to the neonatal critical care unit.

Results

More than half of the participants did

SUBMITTER: Assaf Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10026143 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature