The quality of the new birth certificate data: a validation study in North Carolina

A random sample of 395 December 1989 North Carolina birth certificates and the corresponding maternal hospital medical records were examined to validate selected items. Reporting was very accurate for birth-weight, Apgar score, and method of delivery; fair to good for tobacco use, prenatal care, wei...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of public health (1971) 1993-08, Vol.83 (8), p.1163-1165
Hauptverfasser:	Buescher, P A, Taylor, K P, Davis, M H, Bowling, J M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Birth Certificates Births Data Epidemiology Female General aspects Hospitals Humans Infant, Newborn Maternal & child health Medical Records Medical sciences Methodology North Carolina Pregnancy Public health Public health. Hygiene Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine Quality Records management
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Zusammenfassung:	A random sample of 395 December 1989 North Carolina birth certificates and the corresponding maternal hospital medical records were examined to validate selected items. Reporting was very accurate for birth-weight, Apgar score, and method of delivery; fair to good for tobacco use, prenatal care, weight gain during pregnancy, obstetrical procedures, and events of labor and delivery; and poor for medical history and alcohol use. This study suggests that many of the new birth certificate items will support valid aggregate analyses for maternal and child health research and evaluation.
ISSN:	0090-0036 1541-0048
DOI:	10.2105/AJPH.83.8.1163