Title | The risk of small for gestational age in very low birth weight infants born to Asian or Pacific Islander mothers in California. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2020 |
Authors | Lee SMin, Sie L, Liu J, Profit J, Lee HC |
Journal | J Perinatol |
Volume | 40 |
Issue | 5 |
Pagination | 724-731 |
Date Published | 2020 05 |
ISSN | 1476-5543 |
Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To evaluate potential differences and to show the risk associated with small for gestational age (SGA) at birth and discharge among infants born to mothers of various Asian/Pacific islander (PI) races. STUDY DESIGN: In this retrospective cohort study, infants with weight <1500 g or 23-28 weeks gestation, born in California during 2008-2012 were included. Logistic regression models were used. RESULTS: Asian and PI infants in ten groups had significant differences in growth parameters, socioeconomic factors, and some morbidities. Overall incidences of SGA at birth and discharge were 21% and 50%, respectively; Indian race had the highest numbers (29%, 63%). Infants of parents with the same race were at increased risk of SGA at birth and discharge compared with mixed race parents. CONCLUSION: Specific Asian race should be considered when evaluating preterm growth. Careful consideration for the appropriateness of grouping Asian/PI races together in perinatal studies is warranted. |
DOI | 10.1038/s41372-020-0601-9 |
Alternate Journal | J Perinatol |
PubMed ID | 32051543 |
Grant List | R01 HD084667-01 / / U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | NIH | Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) / International |