Born before arrival in NSW, Australia (2000-2011): a linked population data study of incidence, location, associated factors and maternal and neonatal outcomes.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:To determine incidence, associated factors, outcomes and geographical occurrence of born before arrival (BBA) in New South Wales, Australia. DESIGN:A linked population data study involving population-based surveillance systems was undertaken for the years 2000-2011. SETTING:New South Wales, Australia. PARTICIPANTS:All women who underwent BBA compared with women who birthed in hospital/birth centre settings. RESULTS:During the time period, there were 1 097 653 births and a BBA rate of 4.6 per 1000 births. The BBA rate changed from 4.2 to 4.8 per 1000 births over time (p=0.06). Neonates BBA were more likely to be premature (12.5% compared with 7.3%), of lower birth weight (209.8 g mean difference) and/or be admitted to a special care nursery or neonatal intensive care unit (20.6%

SUBMITTER: Thornton CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5857678 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature