Social, obstetric and environmental determinants of low Apgar score among infants born in four selected hospitals in Ibadan, Nigeria

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Abstract
Little information exists about socio-economic, environmental or occupational determinants of low Apgar scores among Nigerian neonates. Mothers in lying-in wards of four hospitals in Ibadan were interviewed on socio-demographic characteristics, obstetric history and work activities during index pregnancy. Apgar scores and clinical data were extracted from case notes. Of the 1349 respondents, 20% had Apgar score p = .08). Physical exertion at work and cooking with kerosene may be predictive of low Apgar scores and require further study.
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  • Gates Institute
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • University of Ibadan
  • Gates Institute, Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, USA through the Center for Population and Reproductive Health, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.

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