Maternal and infant outcomes of Syrian and Palestinian refugees, Lebanese and migrant women giving birth in a tertiary public hospital in Lebanon: a secondary analysis of an obstetric database.
Stephen J McCallTanya C El KhouryHala GhattasShady ElbassuoniMhd Hussein MurtadaZeina JamaluddineChristine HaddadAya HusseinAmina KrounbiJocelyn DeJongJanoub KhazaalRabih ChahinePublished in: BMJ open (2023)
Syrian refugees in Lebanon had similar obstetric outcomes compared to the host population, except for very preterm birth. However, Palestinian women and migrant women of other nationalities appeared to have worse pregnancy complications than the Lebanese women. There should be better healthcare access and support for migrant populations to avoid severe complications of pregnancy.
Keyphrases
- pregnancy outcomes
- preterm birth
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- healthcare
- pregnant women
- gestational age
- cervical cancer screening
- breast cancer risk
- risk factors
- adverse drug
- mental health
- type diabetes
- physical activity
- skeletal muscle
- body mass index
- metabolic syndrome
- health insurance
- glycemic control
- electronic health record