Maternal occupation and risk of adverse fetal outcomes in Tanzania: A hospital-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women constitute a large proportion of the workforce in today's world. Hazardous working environment conditions for these women pose threat to their reproductive health. Despite efforts to address maternal health in Tanzania, the impact of occupational risks during pregnancy remains unclear. We assessed whether maternal occupation during pregnancy is associated with adverse Foetal outcomes.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 self-referred post-delivery women at a referral Hospital in Tanzania. Information on socio-demographic characteristics and maternal occupational characteristics was assessed through the use of a pre-tested questionnaire. Questions on physical demanding work and prolonged standing were obtained from the standardized Musculo

SUBMITTER: Olirk BT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11918367 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature