Objectives This study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with preterm birth, and to
determine the prevalence of preterm births in the Dominican Republic. Design Case-control …

Introducción: El riesgo de prematuridad abarca una amplia variedad de complicaciones al
nacer, como enfermedades infecciosas, hemorragia intraventricular, deficiencias …

Background Lack of nutrition, inadequate housing, low education and limited access to
quality care can negatively affect children's health over their lifetime. Implemented in 2003 …

Background: This study extended previous research by investigating the combined effects of
neonatal birth risks, neonatal adverse outcomes, and socioeconomic status on preterm …

Background: The burden of preterm birth is a serious public health concern contributing
substantially to neonatal death and a significant cause of long-term loss of human potential …

In the dynamic landscape of maternal and child health, understanding the intricate interplay
between environmental factors and pregnancy outcomes is of paramount importance. This …

Background. Preterm birth refers to a birth of a baby before 37 completed weeks of gestation
and after fetal viability. It is now the leading cause of new born deaths. Although identifying …

Background: Reducing neonatal mortality is an important measure to reduce the overall
under-five-years' mortality. Identifying the risk factors is the first step in this regard. This study …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Low birth weight and prematurity are associated with
increased morbidity, mortality and multiple short and longterm complications, exerting …

Objetivo: mensurar a prevalência de prematuridade segundo macrorregião brasileira e
características maternas, nos últimos 11 anos; comparar as proporções durante a pandemia …