Prevalence of Congenital Anomalies among Babies born In IBN SINA TEACHING Hospital Sirte-Libya during 2024
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37375/susj.v15i2.3725Keywords:
Congenital anomalies, Consanguinity, Birth defects, Maternal ageAbstract
Congenital anomalies are a leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality. This study assessed their prevalence, classifications, associated risk factors, and clinical outcomes among neonates admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Ibn Sina Teaching Hospital, Sirte Libya, all over 2024
Methodology: cross-sectional study conducted among neonates delivered at Ibn Sina Teaching Hospital Sirte-Libya from 1st January 2024 to 31 December 2024.
Data collected in special book prepared to include to newborns and maternal variables important in this research including gestational age maternal detailed obstetric history mother, consanguinity and another variable. Result: Among 53 infants with congenital anomalies, the mortality rate was 22.64%. The most common anomalies were syndromic including trisomy 21, trisomy18, followed by gastrointestinal anomalies. Conclusion: Congenital anomalies impose a considerable burden on neonatal health in this population. Risk factors identified included consanguinity, maternal ages, and specific maternal conditions. These findings emphasize the need for evidence-based, targeted interventions to enhance maternal and neonatal outcomes.
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