A preterm birth prevention project in Nova Scotia, Canada

The Halifax County Preterm Birth Prevention Project was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a population-based preterm birth (PTB) prevention program in Nova Scotia from January 1995 through June 1997 (n = 10,326). Preterm birth rates, adjusted for risk status and maternal age, were evaluated...

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Published in:Maternal and child health journal 2001-09, Vol.5 (3), p.189-197
Main Authors: Armson, B A, Dodds, L, Cervin, C, Christie-Haliburton, S, Rinaldo, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Childrens health
Clinical trials
Coalitions
Educational materials
Feasibility Studies
Female
Gestational Age
Gynecology
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Intervention
Maternal & child health
Nova Scotia
Obstetric Labor, Premature - prevention & control
Obstetrics
Patient Education as Topic
Physicians
Pilot Projects
Pregnancy
Premature birth
Prenatal Care
Prevention
Prevention programs
Program Evaluation
Prospective Studies
Risk Assessment
Risk reduction
Treatment Outcome
Womens health
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Summary:The Halifax County Preterm Birth Prevention Project was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of a population-based preterm birth (PTB) prevention program in Nova Scotia from January 1995 through June 1997 (n = 10,326). Preterm birth rates, adjusted for risk status and maternal age, were evaluated over time in Halifax County and compared to non-Halifax County parturients in Nova Scotia. Physician participation was evaluated by means of a mailed survey. There was no appreciable change in the overall (
ISSN:1092-7875
1573-6628
DOI:10.1023/A:1011300102132