Preterm birth and stillbirth rates associated with socioeconomic disparities during COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based cross-sectional study.

Laila AboulattaKaarina KowalecChristine LeongJoseph A DelaneyJamie FalkSilvia Alessi-SeveriniDan ChateauQier TanKatherine KearnsChristina RaimondiChristine VaccaroAlekhya LavuLara HaidarPayam PeymaniSherif Eltonsy

Published in: BMJ paediatrics open (2023)

While the onset of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions was not associated with significant effects on stillbirth rates, we observed an immediate and rebound effect on PTB rates. The impact of COVID-19 on preterm birth was dependent on SES, with higher influence on families with lower SES. Further studies are needed to detect future trend changes during pandemic waves after 2021 and assess potential underlying mechanisms.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
coronavirus disease
low birth weight
sars cov
gestational age
healthcare
current status
preterm infants
human health
case control