Prevalence and factors associated with preterm births among postnatal mothers at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, Eastern Uganda

Prevalence and factors associated with preterm births among postnatal mothers at Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, Eastern Uganda

Background: Globally, prematurity is the leading cause of death in neonates and therefore a major contributor to the under 5-year mortality. The study assesses the prevalence and risk factors associated with preterm birth at a Regional Referral Hospital in Eastern Uganda. Methods: This was a descrip...

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Main Authors: Pamella R. Adongo, J. Wandabwa, J. Epuitai, G. Epaku, F. Alaroker, J.P. Waako, P. Olupot-Olupot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-01-01
Series:International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences
Subjects:
Preterm-birth
Gestational age
Risk factors
Pregnancy
Prevalence
Uganda
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214139123000756

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