Analysis of risk factors of children with cerebral palsy in Xinxiang area

Abstract

Objective To explore the risk factors of children with cerebral palsy during pregnancy and neonatal period in Xinxiang area. Methods A retrospective analysis of the relevant research data of cerebral palsy children in Xinxiang area was performed.The research objects were children with cerebral palsy born from May 1, 2005 to April 30, 2010.At the same time, 3 healthy children were selected as the control group to analyze the related risk factors causing cerebral palsy in children. Results The risk factors of children with cerebral palsy in Xinxiang city were as follows: maternal nutritional status, vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome, and abnormal production history were associated with cerebral palsy(χ2=2.313, 13.296, 5.034, 7.434, all P<0.05)during the perinatal period; related factors during neonatal period were premature birth, severe asphyxia, severe jaundice, and intracranial infection(χ2=4.637, 29.50, 4.633, 5.107, all P<0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed the history of severe asphyxia(OR=2.340, 95%CI: 1.250-4.440), severe jaundice(OR=4.110, 95%CI: 2.430-6.740), premature birth(OR=2.570, 95%CI: 1.410-4.770), pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome(OR=2.350, 95%CI: 1.020-5.440), vaginal bleeding during pregnancy(OR=73.600, 95%CI: 3.060-17.750) and abnormal production history(OR=5.710, 95%CI: 1.250-26.310) were independent risk factors causing children with cerebral palsy. Conclusions The history of severe asphyxia, severe jaundice, premature birth, pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome, vaginal bleeding during pregnancy and congenital dysplasia are independent risk factors of children with cerebral palsy in Xinxiang area.It should be strengthened to screen and standardize the management of high-risk newborn infants with cerebral palsy, and do well management for perinatal high-risk pregnant women management.Early prevention can help to reduce the incidences of cerebral palsy in local area. Key words: Xinxiang area; Cerebral palsy; Risk factor; Pregnancy; Neonatal period