The influence of acculturation on the risk of preterm birth and low birthweight in migrant women residing in Western Australia.

Maryam Mozooni Gavin PereiraDavid Brian PreenCraig Edward Pennell

Published in: PloS one (2023)

Acculturation is an important factor to consider when providing antenatal care to prevent PTB and LBW in migrants. Acculturation may reduce the risk of term-LBW but, conversely, may increase the risk of spontaneous PTB in migrant women residing in Western Australia. However, the effect may vary by ethnicity and warrants further investigation to fully understand the processes involved.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
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polycystic ovary syndrome
low birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
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preterm infants
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