Maternal Risk Factors for Preterm Birth in Murmansk County, Russia: A Registry‐Based Study

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Authors

Anna A. Usynina · UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Vitaly A. Postoev · UiT The Arctic University of Norway

A M Grjibovski · Ahmet Yesevi University

Alexandra Krettek · University of Gothenburg

Evert Nieboer · UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Jon Øyvind Odland · UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Erik Eik Anda

Abstract

The observed prevalence of PTB (6.9%) in Murmansk County, Russia was comparable with data on live PTB from European countries. Adverse prior pregnancy outcomes, maternal low educational level, unmarried status, alcohol abuse, and diabetes mellitus or gestational diabetes were the most common risk factors for PTB.

Topics & Keywords

Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Birth, Development, and Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology

Volume 30, Issue 5, pp. 462-472

DOI: 10.1111/ppe.12304

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