Advanced Maternal Age and Risks for Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: A Population-Based Study in Oman

M. Mazharul Islam; Charles Saki Bakheit

doi:10.1080/07399332.2014.990560

Advanced Maternal Age and Risks for Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: A Population-Based Study in Oman

M. Mazharul Islam^*, Charles Saki Bakheit

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To test the hypothesis that advanced maternal age (AMA) of 35 years and above is associated with increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, we performed a population-based retrospective study using data from the 2000 National Health Survey in Oman. The last pregnancy outcomes of mothers aged ≥35 years were compared with adult mothers aged 20–34 years using bivariate and multivariate statistical techniques. Significantly increased risks of spontaneous abortion, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, prolonged labor, and cesarean section delivery have been observed for advanced maternal age. Our findings may contribute to cross-cultural understanding of the risks associated with AMA and will facilitate evidence-based counseling of older expectant mothers.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1081-1103
Number of pages	23
Journal	Health Care for Women International
Volume	36
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2014.990560
Publication status	Published - Oct 3 2015

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