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Determinants for Congenital Clubfoot in Ethiopia: A Case-Control Study at Black Lion Specialized Hospital.
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Background: Clubfoot is a frequently occurring congenital deformity and continues to be overlooked public health concern, especially among children under-fives year old in low and middle-income countries, where approximately 90% of cases occur in these developing world. Despite this significant burden, no observational studies in Ethiopia have examined the factors influencing clubfoot deformities. To bridge this gap, our study aimed to investigate the determinants of congenital clubfoot among children attended the black lion hospital. Material and Methods: An institution-based, unmatched case-control study was carried out at Black Lion Specialized Hospital. A total of 284 participants (96 cases and 188 controls) were enrolled to identify potential risk factors for congenital clubfoot. SPSS 25 was used for analysis, and terms like frequency, percentage, and logistic regression were used for data analysis. Result: In this study of 284 participants, several factors were significantly associated with clubfoot included lack of formal education (AOR = 8.29), chronic illness (AOR = 2.57), smoking exposure (AOR = 4.83), alcohol history (AOR = 5.39), male (AOR = 2.08), and family history of clubfoot (AOR = 12.78). Conclusion: This research revealed key determinants of congenital clubfoot, including low education, male, family history, exposure to smoking, chronic illnesses, and alcohol use. The finding point out the importance of raising awareness and empowering pregnant women to identify and manage potential clubfoot determinants, and nutritional support during pregnancy.
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