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Journal : Science Midwifery

Epidemiological study of maternal risk factors influencing the incidence of preterm birth in developing countries Tondong, Henrietta Imelda; Tempali, Sri Restu; Kusika, Sri yanti; Pani, Widya
Science Midwifery Vol 13 No 4 (2025): October: Health Sciences and related fields
Publisher : Institute of Computer Science (IOCS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/midwifery.v13i4.2065

Abstract

Preterm birth (PTB) remains a significant public health challenge in developing countries, contributing to high neonatal morbidity and mortality rates. This qualitative literature review aims to explore the maternal risk factors influencing the incidence of preterm birth in these regions. By examining existing studies, the review identifies key maternal characteristics such as age, nutritional status, socioeconomic factors, reproductive history, and healthcare access, which contribute to the risk of PTB. Additionally, the review highlights the role of environmental factors, including stress, pollution, and infections, in increasing preterm birth rates. The findings suggest that improving maternal healthcare, enhancing public awareness, and addressing socioeconomic disparities are essential in reducing the prevalence of preterm birth in developing countries. This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing PTB and offers insights for developing targeted interventions aimed at reducing its incidence in resource-limited settings.
Co-Authors Abd Farid Lewa Agusrianto Aminudin Aminudin Amsal Andi Fatmawati Anna Veronica Pont Ansar Ansar Asrawaty Asrawaty Asrawaty Asrawaty, Asrawaty Asri Widyayanti Asriwidyayanti, Asriwidyayanti Astuti, Novi Dwi Azizah Saleh Azwar Azwar Baiq Emy Batadi, Nur Azizah Candriasih, Putu Christina Entoh Christine Christine Condeng, Baharuddin Dafrosia Darmi Manggasa Dedi Mahyudin Syam Dewi, Dwi Yani Ratna Diah Ayu Hartini Diana Nurhayati Sinurat Djadid Subchan Dwi Erma Kusumawati Dwi Kartika Dwi Yani Ratna Dewi Dwi Yani Ratna Dewi Eka S. Riyanto Ekasari Dewi Pertiwi Elfyrah Faisal Evie, Sova Fahmi Hafid Faisal, Elvyrah Fajrillah Kolomboy Fauziah, Latifah Nur Febti Kuswanti Firdaus Hi Jahja Kunoli Gusman Hadina, Hadina Hadriani Hamsiah Hamsiah Hanum Sasmita Hasbunsyah Hasbunsyah Hasdrini Hasnawati Hasnawati Hasnawati Hasnawati Hasnawati Hasni Hasni Hastuti Usman I Wayan Supetran Indro Subagyo Irsanty Collein Jayawarsa, A.A. Ketut Junaidi Junaidi Kadar Ramadhan Kusika, Sri Yanti L. Lisnawati Lili Suryani Linda Linda Lindanur Sipatu Lisda Widianti Longgupa Lisnawati Lisnawati Maineny, Arie Maineny, Arie Mardani Mangun Masda Masda Masda, Masda Masudin Masudin Mercy Joice Kaparang Moammar Safari Montolalu, Ivan Adrian Muliani Muliani Muliani Muliani, Muliani Mutmainah, Mutmainnah Narmin Narmin, Narmin Nasrul Ndama, Metrys Ni Made Ridla Nilasanti Niluh Nita Silfia Niluh Nita Silfia Nirva Rantesigi Nitro Galenso Novarianti Novarianti Nur Annisa Nur Annisa Nurarifah Nurarifah Nurfatimah Nurfatimah Nurindah Nurindah Nurjaya Olkamien J. Longulo Pangaribuan, Helena Rafika Rafika Rafika Rafika Rafika Raoda Rina Tampake Ros Arianty Rusneni Salman Saman Sanjaya, Mira Husni Selvi Alfrida Mangundap Sigit M. Nuzul Silfia, Niluh Nita Silfia, Niluh Nita Siti Hadijah Batjo Sony Bernike Magdalena Sitorus Sri M. Hasan Sri Restu Tempali Sri Yanti Kusika Sudarman H Melangka, Yulianus Sukmawati Sukmawati Sulis Setiyawati Sulis Setiyawati Sumiaty Sumiaty Sumiaty Sumiaty Sumiaty Supriadi Supriadi Abd Malik Syamsul Arifin Taqwin Taqwin Tjitrowati Djaafar Wery Aslinda Widya Pani Wijianto Yasmin H Yasmin H Zainul