Journal of Isfahan Medical School

Journal of Isfahan Medical School

The relationship between exposure to a number of allergens and pathogens during pregnancy with anthropometric indicators of infants in Yazd

Document Type : Original Article(s)

Authors
Zahra Mohebi dehnavi 1
Razieh Sadat Tabatabaei 2
Leila Asadi 3
Ali Dadbinpour 4
Mahmood Vakili Ghasemabad 5
1 PhD in Reproductive Health, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2 Fellowship in Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mother and Newborn Health Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
3 PhD in Reproductive Health Research Center for Nursing and Midwifery Care, Comprehensive Research Institute for Maternal and Child Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
4 Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics, Research Center for Genetics and Environmental Hazards, School of Paramedical Sciences, Abarkuh, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
5 Assistant Professor, Department of Social Medicine, School of Medicine, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
10.48305/jims.v44.i850.0075
Abstract
Backgroud :Pregnant women are exposed daily to various allergens and pathogens that may influence infant growth indices. This study aimed to investigate the association between exposure to selected allergens and pathogens during pregnancy and anthropometric indices at birth.

Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted in four referral obstetrics and gynecology hospitals in Yazd, Iran. The study population included all eligible pregnant women (n=1,623) who visited these referral centers from 2014 to 2019, selected through a census method. Data collection tools included a demographic characteristics form, infant anthropometric indices, and maternal exposure history to allergens and pathogens during pregnancy. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22.

Findings: A significant association was found between exposure to mobile phone towers and high-voltage power lines and infant height (p≤0.05). Increased exposure to mobile phone towers was associated with decreased infant height, while exposure to high-voltage power lines was linked to increased infant height. No significant associations were observed between exposure to other allergens or pathogens and anthropometric indices (p>0.05).

Conclusion: The findings indicate a significant relationship between electromagnetic wave exposure and infant height. However, factors such as the intensity, duration, and distance of exposure to electromagnetic waves warrant further investigation.

Highlights

Zahra Mohebbi Dehnavi: PubMed , Google Scholar

 Razieh Sadat Tabatabaei: Google Scholar

 Leila Asadi: PubMed , Google Scholar

 Ali Dadbinpour: Google Scholar

Mahmoud Vakili Ghasemabad: Google Scholar

Keywords
Allergens
Pathogens
Pregnancy
Infant

Subjects

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 44, Issue 850
2nd Week, April
March and April 2026
Pages 75-82

  • Receive Date 27 February 2025
  • Accept Date 04 January 2026