Population-Based Estimation of the Preterm Birth Rate in Lilongwe, Malawi: Making Every Birth Count

Conclusion When performing a population-based estimation of the rate of PTB, including women without antenatal care and women delivering at home, the 19.3% rate of PTB is among the highest recorded globally. This is accompanied by a high rate of risk factors and comorbid conditions. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports - March 8, 2020 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Antony, Kathleen M. Kazembe, Peter N. Pace, Ryan M. Levison, Judy Phiri, Henry Chiudzu, Grace Harris, Ronald Alan Chirwa, Rose Nyondo, Mary Marko, Ellina Chigayo, Andrew Nanthuru, Debora Banda, Bertha Twyman, Nicholas Ramin, Susan M. Raine, Susan P. Belfo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research