title: [Inadequate antenatal care as a factor for prematurity].
abstract: The study aims to analyze the impact of the implementation of the program "Maternal Health" as a factor for the premature birth in town of Pleven, 2007. A case-control study among preterm and term infants and their mothers regarding the implementation of the "Maternal Health" during pregnancy were conducted. Studied factors increase the likelihood of a premature birth are: late coverage (timing) of the program "Maternal Health" (OR = 4.23 95% CI 1.41-12.69); less than 5 visits to the specialist (OR = 4.96 95% CI 1.65-14.95); 2 ultrasound examination (OR = 2.45 95% CI = 1.27-4.71); perform additional tests OR = (6.02 95% CI 2.08-17.42). Quality and overall performance of the "Maternal Health" program and adequate antenatal care are the leading factor for the prevention of prematurity.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kambourova
mesh_terms: D016022:Case-Control Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D011247:Pregnancy; D047928:Premature Birth / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011295:Prenatal Care; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D012307:Risk Factors