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Obstetric determinants of preterm delivery in a regional hospital, Accra, Ghana 2016.

Ernest Konadu AseiduDelia Akosua BandohDonne Kofi AmemePriscilla NorteyPatricia AkweongoSamuel Oko SackeyEdwin AfariKofi Mensah NyarkoErnest Kenu
Published in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2019)
Premature rupture of membrane, hypertensive complications and antepartum haemorrhage were found to be risk factors associated with preterm delivery in Ridge Hospital. Health workforce providing ANC services need to identify risk factors and refer these mothers to the doctor for early management and improved outcome decreasing preterm delivery.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • risk factors
  • low birth weight
  • preterm birth
  • public health
  • gestational age
  • mental health
  • pregnant women
  • preterm infants
  • primary care
  • blood pressure
  • adverse drug
  • health information
  • climate change