[Associated factors in newborns with intrauterine growth retardation].

Authors :: Thompson-Chagoyán OC
Vega-Franco L
Source :: Revista medica del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social [Rev Med Inst Mex Seguro Soc] 2008 Nov-Dec; Vol. 46 (6), pp. 617-24.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: Objective: To identify the risk factors implicated in the intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) of neonates born in a social security institution.<br />Methods: Case controls design study in 376 neonates: 188 with IUGR (weight < 10 percentile) and 188 without IUGR. When they born, information about 30 variables of risk for IUGR were obtained from mothers. Risk analysis and logistical regression (stepwise) were used.<br />Results: Odds ratios were significant for 12 of the variables. The model obtains by stepwise regression included: weight gain at pregnancy, prenatal care attendance, toxemia, chocolate ingestion, father's weight, and the environmental house.<br />Conclusions: Must of the variables included in the model are related to socioeconomic disadvantages related to the risk of RCIU in the population.