Risk factors of adverse birth outcomes among a cohort of pregnant women in Coastal Kenya, 2017-2019.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adverse birth outcomes particularly preterm births and congenital anomalies, are the leading causes of infant mortality globally, and the burden is highest in developing countries. We set out to determine the frequency of adverse birth outcomes and the risk factors associated with such outcomes in a cohort of pregnant women in Kenya.

Methods

From October 2017 to July 2019, pregnant women < 28 weeks gestation were enrolled and followed up until delivery in three hospitals in coastal Kenya. Newborns were examined at delivery. Among women with birth outcome data, we assessed the frequency of congenital anomalies defined as gastroschisis, umbilical hernia, limb abnormalities and Trisomy 21, and adverse birth outcomes, defined as either stillbirth, miscarriage, prete

SUBMITTER: Mirieri H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10860222 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature