Open Access Journal of Disease and Global Health(OAJDGH)
ISSN: 2993-6594 | DOI: 10.33140/OAJDGH
Impact Factor: 0.9
Jafari B. Lutavi
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,Muhimbili National Hospital, P.O.Box 65000,Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Research Article
Preterm Delivery and Associated Factors Among Women Who Delivered Live Babies at Muhimbili National Hospital, Dares Salaam, Eastern Tanzania.
Author(s): Paul E. Ndeki*, Ali Said, Amani I. Kikula, Furaha August, John Somi, Jafari B. Lutavi, Matilda Ngarina and Siriel. N. Massawe
Background: Preterm delivery is a major global health concern that continues to be a primary focus in obstetric and pediatric units in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five worldwide, with rates greater in sub-Saharan African nations, accounting for 16% of all fatalities and 35% of newborn infant deaths. Objective: To investigate the magnitude of preterm delivery and its associated factors at Muhimbili National Hospital, a tertiary health facility in Tanzania. Methodology: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was undertaken at Muhimbili National Hospital's maternity ward. 422 mothers were interviewed using a face-to--to-face structured questionnaire. The strength of association between the independent and dependent variables was determined using a logistic regr.. Read More»