Amira M. Shalaby

Egypt

Publications
  • Conference Proceeding   
    Prevalence, types and risk factors of congenital anomalies (A hospital Based study
    Author(s): Amira M. Shalaby*

    Congenital anomalies (CA) are common causes of infant’s and childhood deaths and disability. Objectives: The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence, describe the types and risk factors of congenital anomalies among newborns admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of a Children's Hospital. Study design: It is a prospective observational study(analytic cross sectional study) was performed and screening of the newborn admitted at NICU of a Children's Hospital during the period of 6 months from 1 to 12-2017 to the end of 5-2018. The sample was 346 newborns, 173 cases and 173 controls. We collected data using a record checklist and an interviewing questionnaire. Results: There were a significant difference between cases and control concerning gestational age (P=0.001), single or .. View more»

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