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The Excess Preterm Birth Rate Among US-Born (Compared to Foreign-Born) Black Women: The Role of Father's Education.

Paris EkekeKristin RankinCarla DeSistoJames W Collins
Published in: Maternal and child health journal (2021)
Acknowledged father's low level of education attainment, or something closely related to it, explains a notable proportion of the disparity in PTB rates between US-born and foreign-born Black women.
Keyphrases
  • gestational age
  • preterm birth
  • low birth weight
  • preterm infants
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • healthcare
  • quality improvement
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • metabolic syndrome
  • pregnant women
  • skeletal muscle