Risk factors associated with congenital anomalies among newborns in southwestern Ethiopia: A case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Human embryo is well protected in the uterus by the embryonic membrane, although teratogens may cause developmental disruptions after maternal exposure to them during early pregnancy. Most of the risk factors contributing to the development of congenital anomalies are uncertain; however, genetic factors, environmental factors and multifactorial inheritance are found to be risk factors. Regardless of their clinical importance, there are little/no studies conducted directly related to predisposing risk factors in southwestern Ethiopia.

Objective

The study aimed to determine the associated risk factors with congenital anomalies among newborns in southwestern Ethiopia.

Methods

Case-control study was conducted on newborns and their mothers in six purposively s

SUBMITTER: Abebe S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7843017 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature