Preterm delivery risk factors: a prevention strategy in Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2007; 13 (3): 551-559
in English
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| ID: emr-157024
ABSTRACT
From 3 February-5 March, 2000, 1117 pregnant women attending 36 health centres in Shiraz were categorized as high risk [n = 519] and low risk [n = 598] based on the presence of preterm delivery risk factors. High-risk women received training on strategies to reduce the risk of premature delivery. The frequencies of preterm delivery in the low- and the high-risk groups were 3.0% and 14.6% respectively [P < 0.001]. The significant factors for preterm delivery were cervical dilation > 1 cm, premature uterine contractions, multifetal gestation and smoking. Premature delivery was significantly lower in the high-risk group compared with a similar group in a previous study who had not received training
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Pregnancy
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Surveys and Questionnaires
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Risk Factors
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Obstetric Labor, Premature
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
East Mediterr Health J.
Year:
2007
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