Abstract
Objectives Preterm birth (PTB) and small for gestational age (SGA) are major causes of perinatal mortality and morbidity. Previous studies indicated a range of risk factors associated with these poor outcomes, including maternal psychosocial and economic wellbeing. This paper will explore a range of psycho-social and economic factors in an ethnically diverse population. Methods The UK’s Born in Bradford cohort study recruited pregnant women attending a routine antenatal appointment at 26–28 weeks’ gestation at the Bradford Royal Infirmary (2007–2010). This analysis includes 9680 women with singleton live births who completed the baseline questionnaire. Data regarding maternal socio-demographic and mental health were recorded. Outcome data were collected prospectively, and analysed using multivariate regression models. The primary outcomes measured were: PTB (
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1394-1404 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURNAL |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2016 |
Keywords
- Small for gestational age
- Preterm birth
- Born in Bradford
- Depression
- Financial strain
- Ethnic differences