Preterm delivery and its associated factors among mothers in Bangladesh: survey in Rajshahi district.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Preterm delivery (PD) is a worldwide health burden particularly in low-income and middle-income countries such as Bangladesh. It is a key indicator of neonatal mortality and a risk of morbidity in later life. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of PD and its associated factors among mothers in Northern region of Bangladesh.

Setting and participants

Multistage sampling technique was used to select samples covering all the population from 9 Upazilas in Rajshahi district with 233 community clinics. A total of 540 mothers and their under-5 children were enrolled for the study. Descriptive statistics, χ² test and logistic regression model were used to analyse the data.

Results

Among all live births, the prevalence of PD was found to be 14.6%.

SUBMITTER: Hossain MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9557306 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature