Preterm delivery but not intrauterine growth retardation is associated with young maternal age among primiparae in rural Nepal
Preterm delivery but not intrauterine growth retardation is associated with young maternal age among primiparae in rural Nepal
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DOI:
10.1111/j.1740-8709.2007.00097.x
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发表时间:
2007-07-01
影响因子:
3.4
通讯作者:
Christian, Parul
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作者:
Stewart, Christine P.;Katz, Joanne;Christian, Parul
Pregnancy during adolescence is associated with adverse birth outcomes, including preterm delivery and low birthweight. The nutrient availability to the fetus may be limited if the mother is still growing. This research aims to study the effects of pregnancy during adolescence in a nutritionally poor environment in rural Nepal. This study utilized data from a randomized controlled trial of micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy in south-eastern Nepal. Women of parity 0 or 1 and of age