Maternal social deprivation and preterm birth: The PreCARE cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal exposure to unfavourable social conditions is associated with a higher rate of perinatal complications, such as placental vascular pathologies. A higher risk of preterm birth (PTB) has also been reported, and variations across studies and settings suggest that different patterns may be involved in this association.

Objective

To assess the association between maternal social deprivation and PTB (overall and by phenotype).

Methods

We analysed 9365 patients included in the PreCARE cohort study. Four dimensions (social isolation, insecure housing, no income from work and absence of standard health insurance) defined maternal social deprivation (exposure). They were considered separately and combined into a social deprivation index (SDI). The associatio

SUBMITTER: Gottardi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11781514 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature