Abstract
ObjectiveTo identify the neonatal and obstetric epidemiological profile of pregnant immigrant women who gave birth in Albacete Hospital between 2004 and 2005. Material and methodsWe performed a descriptive study in 1,322 women (661 immigrants and 661 Spanish-born women). Sociodemographic, obstetric and neonatal data were gathered from both groups. A multivariate analysis was performed to isolate the effect of immigrant status on neonatal and obstetric outcomes. ResultsThe number of deliveries in immigrants increased by 29.5 % (representing 12.2 % of the total number of women). No differences in delivery-related risk were found between the two groups. In comparison with Spanish-born women, immigrant women were younger and multiparous. The use of epidural was less frequent in immigrant women. ConclusionsThe epidemiological profile of neonatal and obstetric outcomes in immigrant women was similar to that in Spanish-born women. Type of delivery and admission to the pediatric service were not influenced by nationality. Being young and having had several children are protective factors for women.
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