FREQUENCY OF UTERINE CURETTAGE; AS A RISK FACTOR AMONG PATIENTS WITH PLACENTA PREVIA
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placenta previa, uterine curettage, risk factor
Abstract
Placenta previa poses substantial challenges in obstetric care, warranting a comprehensive understanding of its risk factors for effective management. This study aimed to investigate the frequency of uterine curettage as a potential risk factor among patients diagnosed with placenta previa. A cohort of 178 patients admitted to the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar, from July 2015 to January 2016, was analyzed. Age, parity, and gravid status were scrutinized in relation to the prevalence of uterine curettage. The mean age was 32.67 years (SD ± 4.99), and the chi-square test did not reveal significant associations between age, parity, or gravid status and the frequency of uterine curettage. Notably, the overall incidence of uterine curettage among patients with placenta previa was 36%. Comparisons with existing studies emphasized the consistency of our findings. While age, parity, and gravid status did not emerge as primary determinants, the prevalence of uterine curettage among patients with placenta previa remains noteworthy. This study contributes valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of risk factors associated with placenta previa, urging further exploration for nuanced risk assessment and tailored clinical management.
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Sadaf Ijaz
Consultant Gynaecologist, DHQ Teaching Hospital, KDA Kohat, Pakistan
Bibi Sajida
Consultant Gynaecologist, DHQ Teaching Hospital, KDA Kohat, Pakistan
Javeria Javed
MBBS, Kabir Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan
Hani Baloch
Medical Superintendent/Senior Gynaecologist, Lady Dufferin Hospital, Quetta, Pakistan
Sidra Ijaz
Pharm D, MPH Gandhara University, Peshawar, Pakistan
Aliya Dar
Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology, MERF, Category D Hospital BZK, District Khyber, Pakistan
Hoor Asad Ullah Jan
Specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Saeed Medical Complex, Mattani Peshawar, Pakistan