Defecating in the Open Linked to Worse Outcomes in Pregnancy: Study
Advertisement
According to latest research, insanitary living conditions like defecating in the open is the cause of adverse pregnancy outcomes in India.
The study conducted by Asian Institute of Public Health in Bhubaneswar studied 670 pregnant women in two rural areas of Odisha. The women were enrolled in their first trimester, and their sanitation practices were recorded, including toilet access.
It was observed that women defecting in the open (66%) had a significantly higher risk of adverse events during delivery and preterm deliveries, but not of low birth weight.
Bijaya K. Padhi and Pinaki Panigrahi, authors of the paper, said that this highlighted the need for sanitation especially in the context of maternal and child healthcare.
The study is published in PLOS Medicine.
The study conducted by Asian Institute of Public Health in Bhubaneswar studied 670 pregnant women in two rural areas of Odisha. The women were enrolled in their first trimester, and their sanitation practices were recorded, including toilet access.
It was observed that women defecting in the open (66%) had a significantly higher risk of adverse events during delivery and preterm deliveries, but not of low birth weight.
Bijaya K. Padhi and Pinaki Panigrahi, authors of the paper, said that this highlighted the need for sanitation especially in the context of maternal and child healthcare.
The study is published in PLOS Medicine.
Our comments section is governed by our Comments Policy . By posting comments at Medical Dialogues you automatically agree with our Comments Policy , Terms And Conditions and Privacy Policy .
Disclaimer: This website is primarily for healthcare professionals. The content here does not replace medical advice and should not be used as medical, diagnostic, endorsement, treatment, or prescription advice. Medical science evolves rapidly, and we strive to keep our information current. If you find any discrepancies, please contact us at corrections@medicaldialogues.in. Read our Correction Policy here. Nothing here should be used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not endorse any healthcare advice that contradicts a physician's guidance. Use of this site is subject to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Advertisement Policy. For more details, read our Full Disclaimer here.
NOTE: Join us in combating medical misinformation. If you encounter a questionable health, medical, or medical education claim, email us at factcheck@medicaldialogues.in for evaluation.