The Impact of Maternal Age and Educational Level on Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Diagnosis and Screening: A Descriptive Comparative Study.

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Title: The Impact of Maternal Age and Educational Level on Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip Diagnosis and Screening: A Descriptive Comparative Study.
Authors: Dawod, Moh'd S.1 (AUTHOR), Alswerki, Mohammad N.2 (AUTHOR), Abuqudiri, Amr Z.3 (AUTHOR), Albadaineh, Ashraf A.3 (AUTHOR), Mahmoud, Leena M.1 (AUTHOR), Altarawneh, Dania J.1 (AUTHOR), Rbeihat, Nour H.1 (AUTHOR), Alkhanazreh, Rogayah M.1 (AUTHOR)
Source: Advances in Orthopedics. 5/25/2023, p1-7. 7p.
Subject Terms: *CONGENITAL hip dislocation, *MATERNAL age, *MEDICAL screening, *EDUCATIONAL attainment, *MIDDLE school education, *DYSPLASIA
Abstract: Background. Early and proper screening for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is very critical to prevent catastrophic complication on the developing hip joint. Many factors (either maternal or child-related) that hinder timely DDH screening have been previously investigated. Methods. A cross-sectional descriptive study design was adopted. 175 babies presented for DDH screening coming with their mothers were investigated. Maternal age, age group, and educational level were recorded. In addition, multiple child-related variables such as age of screening, gender, positive family history, preterm delivery, and mode of delivery were recorded as well. Analysis for association between delayed vs. early screening was made against the maternal and the child-related variables. Results. A total number of 175 children with their mothers were investigated. The mean maternal age was 27.9 years, about one third of the mothers had a graduate level of education (36.3%), while 41.1% had high school education, and 22.3% had middle school education. On the other hand, 40.0% of the investigated babies were first born and two thirds of our sample babies were females (66.9%). Of the included babies, 100 (57.1%) were screened at the appropriate 4-month age, while 75 (42.9%) missed the 4-month screening. Chi-square analysis showed that delayed DDH screening was associated with a lower maternal educational level (P ≤ 0.001), younger maternal age (P ≤ 0.001), and first born baby (P ≤ 0.001). Positive family history was protective against delayed DDH screening (P = 0.032). Conclusion. The lower maternal educational level, younger maternal age group, and first born babies are risk factors for delayed DDH screening. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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ISSN:20903464
DOI:10.1155/2023/6793645
Published in:Advances in Orthopedics
Language:English