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 …

Objectives. Assuming that the occurrence of preterm births and their maternal and neonatal
associated conditions in Brazil are not completely known, a multicenter study was proposed …

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 OBJECTIVE: The greatest cause of infant mortality in Brazil is perinatal
conditions, mostly associated with preterm delivery. The objective of the study was to …

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 …

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 …

Prematurity is a leading cause of neonatal mortality and a global health problem that affects
high, middle and low-income countries. Several factors may increase the risk of preterm …

Background Preterm birth is the main cause of morbidity and mortality during the perinatal
period. Classical risk factors are held responsible for only 1/3 of preterm births and no …

O objetivo deste estudo é analisar a tendência de prematuridade no Brasil, entre 2012 e
2019, segundo características sociodemográficas, do pré-natal e parto. Trata-se de um …

Background Preterm birth is a global problem in Perinatal and infant Health. Currently is
gaining a growing attention. Rates of preterm birth have increased in most countries …