Foot length measurements of newborns of high and low risk pregnancies

Authors

  • Ana Karina Marques Salge Universidade Federal de Goiás; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Érika Lopes Rocha Universidade Federal de Goiás
  • Maria Aparecida Munhoz Gaíva Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso
  • Thaíla Correa Castral Universidade Federal de Goiás; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Janaína Valadares Guimarães Universidade Federal de Goiás; Faculdade de Enfermagem
  • Raphaela Maioni Xavier Universidade Federal de Goiás

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/s1980-220x2016016703200

Abstract

OBJECTIVE Comparing foot length measurements of newborns in high and low risk pregnancies at a public hospital in Goiânia, GO, Brazil. METHOD A cross-sectional study carried out between April, 2013 and May, 2015, with a sample consisting of 180 newborns; 106 infants of women from high-risk pregnancies and 74 of women from low-risk pregnancies. Data were descriptively analyzed. Foot length measurement was performed using a stiff transparent plastic ruler, graduated in millimeters. The length of both feet was measured from the tip of the hallux (big toe) to the end of the heel. RESULTS A statistically significant relationship was found between the foot length and newborn’s weight, between the cephalic and thoracic perimeters in the high-risk group and between the cephalic perimeter in the control group. CONCLUSION There is a need for creating cut-off points to identify newborns with intrauterine growth disorders using foot length.

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2017-01-01

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How to Cite

Salge, A. K. M., Rocha, Érika L., Gaíva, M. A. M., Castral, T. C., Guimarães, J. V., & Xavier, R. M. (2017). Foot length measurements of newborns of high and low risk pregnancies . Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 51, e03200-. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1980-220x2016016703200