Study of Risk Factors of Preterm Labour in Urban Population in Mumbai
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Preterm birth, also known as premature birth, is the birth of baby at less than 37 weeks gestational age. Infants are at greater risk of cerebral palsy, delay in development, hearing problems and sight problems. These risks are greater the earlier the baby is born. The risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, multiple gestations, obese, underweight, urogenital infection, tobacco smoking, psychological stress etc. Preterm birth is the most common cause of death among infants worldwide. This study is designed to study the risk factors causing preterm labour. Methodology: This is hospital based descriptive study was conducted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at a tertiary care Centre in the city of Mumbai attached to a Medical college. Study Period was one year with sample size of 400 patients. Results: Mean age was 25.67 years. Majority of patients (43.2%) were in the age group of 21-25 years followed by 31.5% in the age group of 26-30 years. It is observed from the study that as the education increases, the chances of preterm decreases. Majority of patients were from lower socio-economic status (73.3%). It is observed that as no. of visits increases, chances of preterm decreases. Patients with 6 or more visits had only 7.6% chances of preterm labour compared to patients with 3 visits had 66.9%. Incidence of preterm labour was more in Primigravida (34.5 %) and second gravida( 34%) patients. Vaginal (24%) , urinary infection(18%) & bleeding during pregnancy(18.2%) were important risk factors for preterm labour. Conclusion: Increasing the quality and frequency of antenatal visits, identifying risk factors and giving special care to these patients can definitely reduce the incidence of preterm labour.
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Dr. Prasannajeet Kokate
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