Associação entre escolaridade de mulheres com idade materna avançada e índice Apgar em neonatos

Authors

  • Serise Amaral Pequeno
  • Mariana Martinez David
  • Julia Shimohara Bradaschia
  • Camilly Santos Rocha
  • Amannda Gabrielle da Cruz Silva
  • Aline Teixeira Alves

Keywords:

pregnancy, labour, education, Apgar Score

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the correlation between maternal education level and neonatal Apgar scores of parturients aged 40 years or older in a university hospital in Brasília. Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study that analyzed physical and electronic medical records of women aged ≥40 years who delivered vaginally in 2021. Sociodemographic, clinical, and neonatal data were collected. The association between the Apgar score and education level was assessed using Spearman's test, considering a significance level of 5% (p<0.05). Results: Of the 1,384 parturients, 54 (3.9%) were ≥40 years old (mean 41.98 ± 1.95). The majority had completed high school (47.58%) and were multiparous (85.19%). The mean weight of the newborns was 3,190 g, and 85.19% had an Apgar score between 7 and 9 at the first minute. A statistically significant association was identified between higher maternal education and better Apgar scores (p=0.045). Conclusion: Advanced maternal age influences maternal and neonatal outcomes, and maternal education demonstrated a significant association with the first-minute Apgar score. Health education policies and strengthening prenatal care should be prioritized for older pregnant women.

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2026-04-24

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Pequeno , S. A., David, M. M., Bradaschia , J. S., Rocha , C. S., Silva , A. G. da C., & Alves , A. T. (2026). Associação entre escolaridade de mulheres com idade materna avançada e índice Apgar em neonatos. Revista De Divulgação Científica Sena Aires, 15(Esp. 5), 81–90. Retrieved from https://rdcsa.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/1178

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Vol. 15 No. Esp. 5 (2026): REVISA

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