Identifying psychosocial predictors and developing a risk score for preterm birth among Kenyan pregnant women

Identifying psychosocial predictors and developing a risk score for preterm birth among Kenyan pregnant women

Abstract Background Preterm birth (PTB) is a leading cause of neonatal mortality, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where 40% of global neonatal deaths occur. We identified and combined demographic, clinical, and psychosocial correlates of PTB among Kenyan women to develop a risk score. Methods We...

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Main Authors: Anna Larsen, Jillian Pintye, Felix Abuna, Julia C. Dettinger, Laurén Gomez, Mary M. Marwa, Nancy Ngumbau, Ben Odhiambo, Barbra A. Richardson, Salphine Watoyi, Joshua Stern, John Kinuthia, Grace John-Stewart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Risk score
Preterm birth
Kenya
Maternal depression
Birth outcomes
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-07058-x
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