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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/136662| Title: | Thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy - an observational analysis of a Maltese cohort |
| Authors: | Vella, Katya Vella, Sandro Savona-Ventura, Charles Vassallo, Josanne |
| Keywords: | Thyroid gland diseases in pregnancy -- Malta Hypothyroidism -- Complications Pregnant women -- Malta -- Health aspects Diabetes in pregnancy -- Risk factors |
| Issue Date: | 2018 |
| Publisher: | University of Malta. Medical School |
| Citation: | Vella, K., Vella, S., Savona Ventura, C., & Vassallo, J. (2018). Thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy - an observational analysis of a Maltese cohort. Malta Medical Journal, 30(S), 73-74. |
| Abstract: | Introduction: Thyroid dysfunction is known to
adversely affect pregnancy. This study set out to assess the
prevalence of thyroid disorders in the Maltese pregnant
population (as yet unknown) and investigate the impact of
thyroid dysfunction on the mother and her offspring. Methods: We retrospectively analysed data from the National Obstetrics Information Service of the Department of Health Information and Research (NOIS) for all births delivered in Malta between 2006 and 2015. Demographic data, past obstetric and medical history and current obstetric outcomes were analysed for each pregnancy. Chi square/Fisher’s exact test were used to compare categorical variables while Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare continuous variables. Statistical significance was defined by a two-sided p value <0.05. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/136662 |
| ISSN: | 18133339 |
| Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacM&SMed |
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