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Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
1993
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Graduate Nursing
First Advisor
Barbara Goddard
Keywords
newborn infants in South Dakota, fetus growth, birth weight, gestational age
Abstract
The objectives of this study are:
1. To compare the birthweights in relation to gestational ages of newborn infants born in Denver, Colorado and those born in the eastern part of South Dakota.
2. To compare the birthweights in relation to gestational ages of infants born in selected counties of Eastern South Dakota.
3. To compare the birthweights in relation to gestational ages of boys with girls born in Denver and of boys with girls in Eastern South Dakota.
4. To construct sex specific and combined fetal growth curves appropriate for babies born in the eastern portion of South Dakota.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Newborn infants -- South Dakota
Fetus -- Growth
Birth weight
Gestational age
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
107
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
Copyright © 1993 Linda Erlenbusch. All rights reserved
Recommended Citation
Erlenbusch, Linda M. W., "Toward an Appropriate Fetal Growth Curve for South Dakota" (1993). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 719.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/719