Estimating gestational age using the anthropometric measurements of newborns in North Shewa Zone public hospitals, Oromia, Ethiopia
BackgroundThe accurate estimation of gestational age is crucial in identifying prematurity and other health problems in newborns and in providing appropriate perinatal care. Although there are numerous methods for measuring gestational age, they are not always applicable. During these situations, it...
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| author | Ifa Dereje Mukemil Awol Asfaw Getaye Zenebe Tujara Adugna Alemu Abdi Negash Fedasan Alemu Husen Zakir Ararsa Dinka Dejene Edosa Irean Shigign Abayneh Tunta Mathewos Mekonnen Fikadu Tolesa Kumera Bekele Belay Merkeb Befekadu Oyato Mekonnin Tesfa |
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| description | BackgroundThe accurate estimation of gestational age is crucial in identifying prematurity and other health problems in newborns and in providing appropriate perinatal care. Although there are numerous methods for measuring gestational age, they are not always applicable. During these situations, it becomes challenging to ascertain whether a baby has been born prematurely or not. Therefore, this study aims to estimate gestational age by utilizing newborn anthropometric parameters.PurposeThe objective of this study is to estimate the gestational age of newborns in public hospitals located in the North Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region in Ethiopia, by using anthropometric parameters.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted at a facility from February 2022 to April 2022, using an interview-based questionnaire and anthropometric measurements. The anthropometric parameters that were measured include foot length (FL), mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), and chest and head circumference (CHC). The study’s sample size had a total of 420 participants. The data were cleaned, edited, manually checked for completeness, and entered into Epi-data version 3.1. Subsequently, the data were transferred into SPSS for analysis. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, simple linear regression, and multiple linear regressions. Finally, the data were presented using statements and tables.ResultsThere is a significant and positive correlation between anthropometric parameters, including head circumference (r: 0.483), MUAC (r: 0.481), foot length (r: 0.457), and chest circumference (r: 0.482) with gestational age. All anthropometric parameters demonstrated positive and significant estimates of gestational age. The combination of the four measurements yielded the strongest estimate of gestational age. Gestational age can be calculated by the formula: Gestational age (Weeks) = 9.78 + 0.209*CHC + 0.607*MUAC + 0.727*FL + 0.322*HC.ConclusionGestational age can be measured using head circumference, mid-upper arm circumference, foot length, and chest circumference. Utilizing the four anthropometric parameters in combination exhibits greater efficacy in estimating gestational age than using them individually. Therefore, it is recommended to use these alternative approaches when standard methods are not applicable. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a433a7e308744451a5c19c5caedd07932023-12-06T08:26:10ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Pediatrics2296-23602023-12-011110.3389/fped.2023.12650361265036Estimating gestational age using the anthropometric measurements of newborns in North Shewa Zone public hospitals, Oromia, EthiopiaIfa Dereje0Mukemil Awol1Asfaw Getaye2Zenebe Tujara3Adugna Alemu4Abdi Negash5Fedasan Alemu6Husen Zakir7Ararsa Dinka8Dejene Edosa9Irean Shigign10Abayneh Tunta11Mathewos Mekonnen12Fikadu Tolesa13Kumera Bekele14Belay Merkeb15Befekadu Oyato16Mekonnin Tesfa17Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia, EthiopiaDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Science, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia, EthiopiaDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Science, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia, EthiopiaDepartment of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia, EthiopiaDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Science, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia, EthiopiaDepartment of Medical Laboratory, College of Health Science, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia, EthiopiaDepartment of Medical Laboratory, College of Health Science, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia, EthiopiaDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Science, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia, EthiopiaDepartment of Pharmacy, College of Health Science, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia, EthiopiaDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Science, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia, EthiopiaDepartment of Public Health, College of Health Science, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia, EthiopiaDepartment of Biomedical Science, College of Health Science, Woldia University, Woldia, Amhara, EthiopiaDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Science, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia, EthiopiaDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Science, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia, EthiopiaDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Science, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia, EthiopiaDepartment of Medical Laboratory, College of Health Science, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia, EthiopiaDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Science, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia, EthiopiaDepartment of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Salale University, Fitche, Oromia, EthiopiaBackgroundThe accurate estimation of gestational age is crucial in identifying prematurity and other health problems in newborns and in providing appropriate perinatal care. Although there are numerous methods for measuring gestational age, they are not always applicable. During these situations, it becomes challenging to ascertain whether a baby has been born prematurely or not. Therefore, this study aims to estimate gestational age by utilizing newborn anthropometric parameters.PurposeThe objective of this study is to estimate the gestational age of newborns in public hospitals located in the North Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region in Ethiopia, by using anthropometric parameters.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted at a facility from February 2022 to April 2022, using an interview-based questionnaire and anthropometric measurements. The anthropometric parameters that were measured include foot length (FL), mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), and chest and head circumference (CHC). The study’s sample size had a total of 420 participants. The data were cleaned, edited, manually checked for completeness, and entered into Epi-data version 3.1. Subsequently, the data were transferred into SPSS for analysis. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, simple linear regression, and multiple linear regressions. Finally, the data were presented using statements and tables.ResultsThere is a significant and positive correlation between anthropometric parameters, including head circumference (r: 0.483), MUAC (r: 0.481), foot length (r: 0.457), and chest circumference (r: 0.482) with gestational age. All anthropometric parameters demonstrated positive and significant estimates of gestational age. The combination of the four measurements yielded the strongest estimate of gestational age. Gestational age can be calculated by the formula: Gestational age (Weeks) = 9.78 + 0.209*CHC + 0.607*MUAC + 0.727*FL + 0.322*HC.ConclusionGestational age can be measured using head circumference, mid-upper arm circumference, foot length, and chest circumference. Utilizing the four anthropometric parameters in combination exhibits greater efficacy in estimating gestational age than using them individually. Therefore, it is recommended to use these alternative approaches when standard methods are not applicable.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2023.1265036/fullneonatal anthropometryNorth Shewagestational ageprematurityanthropometry |
| spellingShingle | Ifa Dereje Mukemil Awol Asfaw Getaye Zenebe Tujara Adugna Alemu Abdi Negash Fedasan Alemu Husen Zakir Ararsa Dinka Dejene Edosa Irean Shigign Abayneh Tunta Mathewos Mekonnen Fikadu Tolesa Kumera Bekele Belay Merkeb Befekadu Oyato Mekonnin Tesfa Estimating gestational age using the anthropometric measurements of newborns in North Shewa Zone public hospitals, Oromia, Ethiopia Frontiers in Pediatrics neonatal anthropometry North Shewa gestational age prematurity anthropometry |
| title | Estimating gestational age using the anthropometric measurements of newborns in North Shewa Zone public hospitals, Oromia, Ethiopia |
| title_full | Estimating gestational age using the anthropometric measurements of newborns in North Shewa Zone public hospitals, Oromia, Ethiopia |
| title_fullStr | Estimating gestational age using the anthropometric measurements of newborns in North Shewa Zone public hospitals, Oromia, Ethiopia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Estimating gestational age using the anthropometric measurements of newborns in North Shewa Zone public hospitals, Oromia, Ethiopia |
| title_short | Estimating gestational age using the anthropometric measurements of newborns in North Shewa Zone public hospitals, Oromia, Ethiopia |
| title_sort | estimating gestational age using the anthropometric measurements of newborns in north shewa zone public hospitals oromia ethiopia |
| topic | neonatal anthropometry North Shewa gestational age prematurity anthropometry |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2023.1265036/full |
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