Sarcouncil Journal of Medical Sciences

Sarcouncil Journal of Medical Sciences
An Open access peer reviewed international Journal
Publication Frequency-Monthly
Publisher Name-SARC Publisher
ISSN Online- 2945-3526
Country of origin- Philippines
Impact Factor- 3.7
Language- English
Keywords
- Vascular Medicine, Cardiology, Critical care medicine, Dermatology, Emergency medicine, Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics and gynecology, Oncologic Surgery, Ophthalmic Surgery, Ophthalmology.
Editors

Dr Hazim Abdul-Rahman
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Applied Sciences

Entessar Al Jbawi
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Multidisciplinary

Rishabh Rajesh Shanbhag
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Engineering and Computer Sciences

Dr Md. Rezowan ur Rahman
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Biomedical Sciences

Dr Ifeoma Christy
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Entrepreneurship And Business Management
Exploring the Long-Term Effects: The Impact of Caesarean Sections on Children’s Health
Keywords: Caesarean Sections, Children's, Health, Cognitive, Complications, Anesthesia.
Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term complications associated with caesarean section deliveries in children. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 130 patients from a cohort of pregnant Iraqi women. The data was gathered from a number of different hospitals in Iraq over the course of two years, from 2023 to 2024. A questionnaire was distributed to the patients. Those who provided written consent for the publication of the research. The primary objectives of the questionnaire were to ascertain the long-term health complications affecting both the mother and the child. The results obtained from the questionnaire are as follows. The study cohort comprised 130 patients with a mean age of 28.2 ± 4.2 years and a mean body mass index (BMI) of 29.9 ± 3.1. The patients were divided into two groups: general (53.8%) and spinal (46.2%), with anesthesia ranging from general to spinal. The health outcomes of children post-Caesarean section were analyzed statistically, revealing a direct correlation between surgical procedures and neurodevelopmental disorders. Nine patients exhibited neuropsychological and cognitive development deficits, while asthma was the least prevalent problem
Author
- Dr. Saba Fadhil Abbas
- M.B.Ch.B.; D.O.G. \ (Obstetrics & Gynecology); Iraqi Ministry of Health; Babylon Health Department; Imam Ali General Hospital; Babylon Iraq
- Dr. Murtadha Yaseen Taha
- M.B.Ch.B.; C.A.B.P \ (Pediatric); Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; University of Basrah; College of Medicine; Almawani Teaching Hospital; Basrah Iraq
- Dr. Omar Salman Sabbar
- M.B.Ch.B.; C.A.B.P \ (Pediatric)
- Iraqi Ministry of Health; Basrah Health Directorate; Basrah Children Specialty Hospital; Basrah Iraq
- Dr. Ali Qais Abdulkafi
- M.B.Ch.B. \ D.C.H. \ (Pediatrics); Iraqi Ministry of Health; Kirkuk Health Department; Kirkuk General Hospital; Kirkuk Iraq.