[Prevention of prematurity in the French community at the approach of the year 2000].
The actual results confirm the dominating influence of psychosocial factors on prematurity and low birth weight. The study performed in Liège indicates that these factors must be taken into account for better care of the future mother. The systematic use of a prenatal questionnaire on psychosocial factors draws attention towards the personal situation of the future mother. Detection of some organic or psychosocial risk factors must prompt prophylactic measures even in the absence of any sign of pathologies. Prevention of prematurity has, over the last 30 years, been the primary objective of prenatal follow-up. Its importance must be further emphasized.
Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, CHR Citadelle, Université de Liège.
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D001530:Belgium; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008403:Mass Screening; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D011634:Public Health / Q000639:trends*
La prévention de la prématurité en Communauté française à l'approche de l'an 2000.