Are pre- and early pregnancy lifestyle factors associated with the risk of preterm birth? A secondary cohort analysis of the cluster-randomised GeliS trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal lifestyle is discussed as a modifiable determinant in the prevention of preterm birth. However, previous research on associations between individual lifestyle factors and preterm birth risk is inconclusive. In this secondary analysis, we investigated the associations between several modifiable antenatal lifestyle factors and the odds of preterm birth.

Methods

This secondary cohort analysis used data from the cluster-randomised controlled "healthy living in pregnancy" (GeliS) trial. Data were collected from early pregnancy to birth with maternity records, validated questionnaires and birth protocols. Women with complete datasets for all covariates were eligible for analysis. Multivariate logistic regression models, adjusted for recognised risk factors, wer

SUBMITTER: Raab R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8935257 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature