Preterm birth and its associated factors among reproductive aged women in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from the recent demographic and health surveys of sub-Sharan African countries

Preterm birth and its associated factors among reproductive aged women in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from the recent demographic and health surveys of sub-Sharan African countries

Abstract Background Globally, preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal and under-five children mortality. Sub-Saharan African (SSA) accounts for the majority of preterm birth and death following its complications. Despite this, there is limited evidence about the pooled prevalence and associat...

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Main Authors: Tesfa Sewunet Alamneh, Achamyeleh Birhanu Teshale, Misganaw Gebrie Worku, Zemenu Tadesse Tessema, Yigizie Yeshaw, Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema, Alemneh Mekuriaw Liyew, Adugnaw Zeleke Alem
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: BMC 2021
Subjects:
Preterm birth
Premature birth
Reproductive age women
Sub-Saharan Africa
Demographic and health survey
Multilevel analysis
Gynecology and obstetrics
RG1-991
Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/03ccae42b0564b49856757dc9ecd62c2
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