Stress and quality of life postpreterm birth during polycrises: prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preterm birth remains a leading cause of neonatal mortality globally and is worsened in crisis-affected countries like Lebanon. This study explored how social determinants of health relate to preterm birth and maternal postpartum outcomes, including quality of life (QoL), perceived stress, and social support.

Objective

to explore the impact of the social environment in polycrises context on preterm birth, the association between preterm birth and maternal postpartum QoL, perceived stress, and social support.

Study design

A prospective cohort study was conducted in three Lebanese hospitals from September 2021 to December 2023. A total of 116 mother-infant pairs (78 full-term, 38 preterm) were recruited. Data on social determinants, perceived stress (PSS-10),

SUBMITTER: Kaddoura R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12410435 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature