Risk factors for preterm birth in newborns at neonatal intensive care unit
Abstract
Background: preterm birth is considered as a major public health problem worldwide, with a high rate of morbidity and mortality.
Objectives: the aim of this study was to determine the predisposing risk factors for preterm birth in newborns admitted at neonatal intensive care unit.
Methods: an observational analytic study design included (139 preterm and 241 term) newborns who were admitted in neonatal intensive care unit at Tishreen University Hospital – Lattakia, over 1 year period starting from 23/8/2020.
Results: the study found a strong correlation between preterm birth and the following factors: multiple pregnancy (OR=4.8), preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) (OR=3.3), mother's age <20 years (OR=2.7), previous preterm birth (OR=2.6),vaginal bleeding during pregnancy (OR=2.1) ,gestational hypertension (OR=2.1).
Conclusion: multiple pregnancy, PPROM, mothers age <20 years, previous preterm birth, vaginal bleeding during pregnancy and gestational hypertension were the most important risk factors for preterm birth in our study.
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