48 papers
This retrospective study validates a patient-initiated electronic health record preconception screener (PreMA) by demonstrating that its scores are robustly associated with severe maternal morbidity outcomes, performing comparably to established clinician-facing comorbidity indices across diverse populations.
This study proposes a risk-stratified clinical decision-making model for NTSV deliveries, demonstrating that while gestational age and induction strategy significantly influence cesarean rates, the optimal induction timing varies by maternal age and BMI, thereby arguing against a universal 39-week induction policy in favor of tailored approaches for different risk profiles.
This study validates mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) as a simple and effective screening tool for identifying undernutrition in pregnant women in urban Bangladesh, suggesting a cut-off of <22.5 cm as a practical alternative to body mass index (BMI).
This population-based study of over 3.2 million Swedish pregnancies reveals that while preterm birth rates remained stable from 1991 to 2005, they significantly declined from 2006 to 2021 due to a reduction in spontaneous preterm births, particularly among late and moderately preterm categories, despite the absence of a nationwide preventive strategy.
This study of Indian women found no significant differences in vaginal microbiome diversity or composition between term and preterm births at the time of delivery, suggesting that vaginal dysbiosis may not be a primary driver of preterm birth in this population.
This prospective cohort study in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia, demonstrates that preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) significantly increases the risk of composite adverse perinatal outcomes, with independent predictors including prior pregnancy infections, lack of iron-folate supplementation, pelvic pain, and a latency period of 1–3 days.
This study of 300 mothers in a low-resource setting reveals high overall willingness to participate in neurodevelopmental research involving brain imaging and routine biospecimens, though acceptance varies significantly by sample type and is influenced by socioeconomic factors, highlighting the need for tailored strategies to ensure equitable engagement.
This qualitative study conducted in Namanve Industrial Park, Uganda, identifies that unmet health needs among workers and residents are primarily driven by systemic gaps in preventive services, essential commodities, WASH infrastructure, and mental health support, necessitating integrated interventions that combine health education with improved service delivery and structural improvements.