Accidental home deliveries in southern S茫o Paulo, Brazil

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
1 January 2005
Country:
Brazil
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Health
First published:
1 January 2005
Authors:
Rodrigues, L.C., Almeida, M.F., Alencar, G.P., Franca, I. and Schoeps, D.
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Novaes, M.H.D., Campbell, O.M.R., and Sigueira, A.A.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to identify the frequency, risks of fetal and early neonatal mortality and the determinants of accidental home deliveries. A population-based case control study of fetal and early neonatal deaths was carried out in the southern area of S茫o Paulo, Brazil. Data were collected through home interviews and hospital record reviews. The reasons reported by the mothers were obtained from interviews and risk factors for home delivery were obtained comparing home to hospital deliveries. Data were analyzed separately for fetal and early neonatal deaths and survivors. Odds ratios, 95% confidence intervals and Fisher's exact test were used in estimating risk factors and mortality risk.

Citation

Almeida, M.F.; Alencar, G.P.; Novaes, M.H.D.; Franca, I.; Schoeps, D.; Sigueira, A.A.; Campbell, O.M.R.; Rodrigues, L.C. Partos domiciliares acidentais na regi茫o sul do Munic铆pio de S茫o Paulo. Revista de Sa煤de P煤blica (2005) 39 (3) 366-375. [DOI: 10.1590/S0034-89102005000300006]

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