Preterm Birth Among Intrapartum Cesarean Deliveries at Public Hospitals in Southern Ethiopia: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis of Risk Factors.

Dereje Zewdu Assefa Temesgen Tantu Arusi

Published in: International journal of women's health (2023)

The current study showed an association between PTB and a multitude of obstetric variables, including grand parity ≥5, CS scar ≥2, antepartum hemorrhage, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and premature rupture of the membrane. Understanding these factors could help to implement improved quality of obstetric and neonatal care to increase survival and reduce morbidity among preterm birth.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
healthcare
low birth weight
risk factors
gestational age
pregnant women
blood pressure
cross sectional
quality improvement
palliative care
high glucose
diabetic rats
mental health
emergency department
pain management
clinical trial
chronic pain
pregnancy outcomes