Prevalence and determinants of preterm birth among women of reproductive age in Kenya: a multilevel analysis of the 2022 Demographic Health Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, over 15 million preterm births (PTB) occur annually, with sub-Saharan Africa bearing a disproportionate burden. In Kenya, studies conducted between 2017 and 2021 at the hospital level show a PTB prevalence ranging from 15.9% to 20.2%. However, current PTB prevalence and associated factors remain underexplored despite their significant public health implications. Understanding the prevalence and factors associated with PTB is critical for effective interventions.

Objectives

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of PTB and also to identify individual- and community-level factors influencing PTB among women of reproductive age in Kenya.

Design

The study utilised a cross-sectional design, analysing data from the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Healt

SUBMITTER: Ajayi KV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11926847 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature