Effect of Diarrheal Illness During Pregnancy on Adverse Birth Outcomes in Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adverse birth outcomes, including low birthweight, small for gestational age (SGA), and preterm birth, contribute to 60%-80% of infant mortality worldwide. Little published data exist on the association between diarrhea during pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes.

Methods

Data were used from 2 community-based, prospective randomized trials of maternal influenza immunization during pregnancy conducted in rural Nepal from 2011 to 2014. Diarrheal illnesses were identified through longitudinal household-based weekly symptom surveillance. Diarrhea episodes were defined as at least 3 watery bowel movements per day for 1 or more days with 7 diarrhea-free days between episodes. The Poisson and log-binomial regression were performed to evaluate baseline characteristics and

SUBMITTER: Newman KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6368846 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature