학술논문
Preterm birth and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia.
Document Type
Academic Journal
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Language
English
ISSN
0969-4900
Abstract
Background The highest rate of preterm birth in the world is in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. However, there is limited data in this study area. Therefore, this study aims to assess the prevalence and associated factors of preterm birth in Dire Dawa City, Eastern Ethiopia. Method An institutional-based, cross-sectional study was conducted with 420 respondents. Conclusion Preterm birth is still a major public health problem in Dire Dawa City.