Background About 15 million children are born under 37 weeks of gestation worldwide.
Prematurity is the leading cause of neonatal deaths and short/long term morbidities …

Background A large proportion of the rise in prematurity worldwide is owing to late preterm
births, which may be due to the expansion of obstetric interventions, especially pre-labour …

Background Preterm birth rate is increasing and is currently a worldwide concern. The
purpose of this study was to estimate the prevalence of preterm birth in a sample of health …

Background The rate of preterm birth has been increasing worldwide, including in Brazil.
This constitutes a significant public health challenge because of the higher levels of …

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To verify regional inequalities regarding access and quality of
prenatal and birth care in Brazilian public health services and associated perinatal …

Background The occurrence of preterm birth remains a complex public health condition. It is
considered the main cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, resulting in a high likelihood …

Abstract Background Preterm birth (PTB)(< 37weeks) complicates approximately 15 million
deliveries annually, 60% occurring in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Several …

Objective To explore a conceptual framework of clinical conditions associated with preterm
birth (PTB) by cluster analysis, assessing determinants for different PTB subtypes and …

Background Preterm birth (PTB) is a substantial health problem that accounts for significant
infant morbidity and mortality and poses an economic burden to both individuals and the …

To determine the prevalence of preterm birth from self-reports by Brazilian women, to assess
complications, interventions and outcomes, to identify factors associated with preterm birth …