In:
American Journal of Perinatology Reports, Georg Thieme Verlag KG, Vol. 10, No. 01 ( 2020-01), p. e78-e86
Abstract:
Objective The objective of this study was to perform a population-based estimation of the preterm birth (PTB) rate in regions surrounding Lilongwe, Malawi. Study Design We partnered with obstetrician specialists, community health workers, local midwives, and clinicians in a 50 km region surrounding Lilongwe, Malawi, to perform a population-based estimation of the PTB rate during the study period from December 1, 2012 to May 19, 2015. Results Of the 14,792 births captured, 19.3% of births were preterm, including preterm early neonatal deaths. Additional PTB risk factors were similarly prevalent including domestic violence, HIV, malaria, anemia, and malnutrition. Conclusion When performing a population-based estimation of the rate of PTB, including women without antenatal care and women delivering at home, the 19.3% rate of PTB is among the highest recorded globally. This is accompanied by a high rate of risk factors and comorbid conditions.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2157-6998
,
2157-7005
DOI:
10.1055/s-0040-1708491
Language:
English
Publisher:
Georg Thieme Verlag KG
Publication Date:
2020
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2628594-0
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