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Observational studyPediatric surgery international2024

Antenatal detection of pediatric surgical congenital abnormalities and its effect on maternal anxiety: a multicentre prospective study in a middle-income country.

Hai Choon Soh, Shireen Anne Nah, Wei Sheng Tan, Srihari Singaravel, Yew-Wei Tan, Seet Fai Woon, Bathmavathy Chandran, Anand Sanmugam

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Hai Choon SohDivision of Paediatric & Neonatal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Shireen Anne NahDivision of Paediatric & Neonatal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Wei Sheng TanDivision of Paediatric & Neonatal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Srihari SingaravelDivision of Paediatric & Neonatal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Yew-Wei TanDivision of Paediatric & Neonatal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Seet Fai WoonDivision of Paediatric Surgery, Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
Bathmavathy ChandranDivision of Paediatric Surgery, Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
Anand SanmugamDivision of Paediatric & Neonatal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. anandshan@um.edu.my.

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Abstract

backgroundIn middle-income countries, healthcare systems face unique challenges in ensuring timely antenatal detection of congenital abnormalities that require pediatric surgical intervention. Early detection can significantly improve outcomes, yet resource constraints often limit access to diagnostic technologies. This study evaluates the antenatal detection rate of congenital abnormalities referred to pediatric surgical services in three Malaysian tertiary centers and examines its effect on maternal anxiety.

methodsA prospective observational study was conducted at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB), Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA), and University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) over a 8 month period. Data were collected from mothers of neonates born with congenital abnormalities, and the Spielberg State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was used to assess maternal anxiety.

resultsA total of 58 patients were recruited. The overall antenatal detection rate for congenital abnormalities was 43.1%, comparable to high-income countries despite resource limitations. Antenatal counselling by pediatric surgeons was rare (6.9%) and showed no significant reduction in maternal anxiety (p = 0.374).

conclusionThe antenatal detection rates at the three Malaysian centers align with those in more developed nations, underscoring the potential of middle-income healthcare systems to deliver high-quality prenatal care. However, improving access to diagnostic technologies and involving pediatric surgical teams in antenatal counselling could further enhance care.

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AnxietyCongenital AbnormalitiesPrenatal DiagnosisAdultFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornMalaysiaMaleMothersPregnancyProspective StudiesYoung AdultAntenatal detectionCongenital abnormalitiesMaternal anxietyMiddle-income countryPediatric surgery

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