The incidence, risk factors, and mortality of preterm neonates: A prospective study from Jordan (2012-2013)

To explore the incidence of preterm delivery, maternal risk factors for having a preterm neonate, and preterm neonates' mortality in Jordan. A cross-sectional population-based design was applied. Socio-demographic, perinatal, delivery risk factors, and survival information were gathered in pre-...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Turkish journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2017-03, Vol.14 (1), p.28-36
Main Authors: Abdel Razeq, Nadin M, Khader, Yousef S, Batieha, Anwar M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical Investigation
Health aspects
Kadın Hastalıkları
Maternal mortality
Premature infants
Risk factors
Tıp
Citations: Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:To explore the incidence of preterm delivery, maternal risk factors for having a preterm neonate, and preterm neonates' mortality in Jordan. A cross-sectional population-based design was applied. Socio-demographic, perinatal, delivery risk factors, and survival information were gathered in pre- and post-hospital discharge interviews with 21075 women who gave birth to live neonates at ≥20 weeks of gestation in 18 hospitals in Jordan. Women were interviewed between 2012 and 2013. The sample was limited to singleton women who gave birth to live neonates. Women who gave birth to stillborn babies were excluded. Preterm delivery incidence was 5.8%, of which 85% were in 32-36 gestational weeks. Male sex, primigravidity, hypertension, preeclampsia, and diabetes were significantly associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery. Women aged 20-35 years had the lowest risk of preterm delivery. Mother's weight
ISSN:2149-9322
2149-9330
DOI:10.4274/tjod.62582