Social Determinants of Health Are Associated with Failed Bowel Management for Children with Anorectal Malformations
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Retrospective study of 239 children with anorectal malformations undergoing bowel management programs found that social determinants of health—including public insurance, unmarried parents, extended family living situations, and lack of formal support systems—were significantly associated with treatment failure. One-third of patients remained not clean after program completion, highlighting the critical role of socioeconomic factors in pediatric colorectal outcomes.
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- 34% of children with anorectal malformations failed bowel management programs despite completing treatment.
- Public insurance, unmarried parents, and lack of formal support systems significantly associated with bowel management failure.
- Prior antegrade enema procedures correlated with higher rates of bowel management program failure.
- Social determinants of health play a critical role in outcomes for children with anorectal malformations.
- Living with extended family and proximity to care facility were linked to poorer bowel management outcomes.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Social Determinants of Health Are Associated with Failed Bowel Management for Children with Anorectal Malformations. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-02-12. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/8418?via_space=staycurrentmd
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