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A Population-Based Prospective Study to Identify Contributors to Mother and Child Health in Suburban Communities: The Cohort Profile



Holakouienaieni K1, 2 ; Nematollahi S1 ; Mansournia MA1 ; Shekari M3 ; Aghamolayi T4 ; Alavi A5 ; Madani AH4 ; Holakouienaieni N2 ; Shabkhiz H2 ; Torabi E2 ; Ahmadigharaee H1
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  1. 1. Dept. of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Bandar Abbas Health Research Station, WHO Regional Malaria Training Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
  3. 3. Dept. of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
  4. 4. Dept. of Public Health, School of Public Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
  5. 5. Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran

Source: Iranian Journal of Public Health Published:2018

Abstract

Background: Following community health assessment Project (CHAP) in suburbs of Bandar Abbas city, health problems in women and children such as pregnancy complications and infant/child impaired growth are highly prevalent. Therefore, the present population-based prospective cohort study investigated the effects of a wide range of modifiable exposures during pregnancy and postpartum on mother and child health. Methods: The sample comprised of 1000 pregnant women in their first gestational trimester, who live in the three most socially and economically vulnerable neighborhoods of Bandar Abbas, are under recruitment during Feb 2016-18. Four structured questionnaires are being carried out from pregnancy to 30 d, 6 months, and 12 months postpartum. Biologic and ultrasound results are also gathered through hospital and health center records. The study is currently close to the end of the recruitment phase. Conclusion: The results of the interim and final analyses are being translated into applicable preventive action plans aiming to reduce and control modifiable risk factors for ill-health in mothers and children in suburb communities in South of Iran. © 2018, Iranian Journal of Public Health. All rights reserved.