COVID-19 related risk factors and their association with non-syndromic orofacial clefts in five Arab countries: a case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The environmental etiology of non-syndromic orofacial clefts (NSOFCs) is still under research. The aim of this case-control study is to assess COVID-19 associated factors that may be related to the risk of NSOFC in five Arab countries. These factors include COVID-19 infection, COVID-19 symptoms, family member or friends infected with COVID-19, stress, smoking, socioeconomic status and fear of COVID-19.

Methods

The study took place in governmental hospitals in five Arab countries from November 2020 to November 2021. Controls are matched in the month of delivery and site of recruitment. A clinical examination was carried out using LASHAL classification. Maternal exposure to medication, illnesses, supplementation, COVID-19 infection during their pregestation and 1st

SUBMITTER: Sabbagh HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10141804 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature