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Maternal obesity and fetal deaths: results from the Brazilian cross-sectional demographic health survey, 2006

dc.contributor.authorFelisbino-Mendes, Mariana S
dc.contributor.authorMatozinhos, Fernanda P
dc.contributor.authorMiranda, J J
dc.contributor.authorVillamor, Eduardo
dc.contributor.authorVelasquez-Melendez, Gustavo
dc.date.accessioned2014-12-08T17:45:11Z
dc.date.available2014-12-08T17:45:11Z
dc.date.issued2014-01-07
dc.identifier.citationBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2014 Jan 07;14(1):5
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/109473en_US
dc.description.abstractAbstract Background Obesity is highly related to negative reproductive health outcomes, but its relationship with spontaneous abortion and stillbirth remains to be understood, especially in transitioning economies. This study aimed to examine the relationship between obesity and spontaneous abortions and stillbirths in a representative sample of the Brazilian population. Methods Cross-sectional study using secondary data of Brazilian women of reproductive age (15–45 years old) from the National Demographic and Health Survey in 2006. Obesity was measured by body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and waist-to-height ratio (WHR). Logistic regression modeling of the survey data was used to evaluate the relationship between obesity and the study outcomes. Results The three obesity markers used were found to be strongly and positively associated with spontaneous abortion and stillbirth occurrence. In the adjusted models, there was strong evidence that for each unit increase in BMI (OR = 1.05; 95%CI: 1.02-1.08) and WHR (OR = 1.32; 95%CI: 1.03-1.69), the odds of having a spontaneous abortion was higher. In addition, compared to those of optimal weight, obese women were more likely to have negative outcomes. Maternal age, parity, skin color, educational level and household income were important covariates for adjustment. A sensitivity analysis among women who had only one pregnancy was also performed and showed similar results. Conclusion Obesity is potentially associated with an increased risk of spontaneous abortion and stillbirth in a representative sample of the Brazilian population. These findings are in accordance with previous studies and thus reinforce the need for obstetric care providers to counsel obese reproductive-age women regarding the risks, complications and importance of weight loss and weight control prior to pregnancy.
dc.titleMaternal obesity and fetal deaths: results from the Brazilian cross-sectional demographic health survey, 2006
dc.typeArticleen_US
dc.description.bitstreamurlhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/109473/1/12884_2013_Article_895.pdf
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/1471-2393-14-5en_US
dc.language.rfc3066en
dc.rights.holderFelisbino-Mendes et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
dc.date.updated2014-12-08T17:45:11Z
dc.owningcollnameInterdisciplinary and Peer-Reviewed


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