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Developing and validating a risk prediction model for preterm birth at Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, North-West Ethiopia: a retrospective follow-up study.

Sefineh Fenta FelekeZelalem Alamrew AntenehGizachew Tadesse WassieAnteneh Kassa YalewAnteneh Mengist Dessie
Published in: BMJ open (2022)
This study showed the possibility of predicting preterm birth using maternal characteristics during pregnancy. Thus, use of this model could help identify pregnant women at a higher risk of having a preterm birth to be linked to a centre.
Keyphrases
  • preterm birth
  • low birth weight
  • pregnant women
  • gestational age
  • birth weight
  • healthcare
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • palliative care
  • preterm infants