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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Obstetric and perinatal outcome in HIV positive women receiving HAART in urban Nigeria
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Volume 281, No. 6, Year 2010
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Purpose: To compare the outcome of pregnancy between HIV positive pregnant women on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and HIV negative controls. Methods: A prospective matched case-control study. Results: HIV positive women were significantly more likely to have anaemia in pregnancy [p < 0.001, odds ratio (95% CI) 5.66 (3.0-10.5)], intrauterine growth restriction [p = 0.002, odds ratio (95%CI) 13.82 (1.8-106.7)], preterm labour [p = 0.03, odds ratio (95% CI) 2.89 (1.2-7.0)] and birth weight less than 2,500 g [p < 0.0001, odds ratio (95% CI) 5.43 (2.4-12.0)]. The 5-min apgar score less than 7, admission into neonatal unit, stillbirth and perinatal mortality were comparable between the two groups. Conclusion: Anaemia in pregnancy, intrauterine growth restriction, preterm labour and birth weight less than 2,500 g are important complications among HIV positive pregnant women. This information is vital for strategic antenatal care planning to improve obstetric and perinatal outcome in these women. © 2009 Springer-Verlag.
Authors & Co-Authors
Olagbuji, Biodun Nelson
Nigeria, Benin
University of Benin
Ezeanochie, Michael Chudi
Nigeria, Benin
University of Benin
Ande, Adedapo Babatunde Anibaba
Nigeria, Benin
University of Benin
Oboro, Victor O.
Nigeria, Benin
Igbinedion University Okada
Statistics
Citations: 58
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1007/s00404-009-1186-x
ISSN:
09320067
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Maternal And Child Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cohort Study
Case-Control Study
Study Locations
Nigeria
Participants Gender
Female