Scholarly Article
Using Web-Based Questionnaires for Collecting Data on Risk Factors of Preterm Birth in Tripoli hospitals, Libya
Mohamed Abuagela, Abdurraouf Said
2023-03-05 · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences · University of Tripoli Alahlia
Abstract
Background and aims. Preterm birth is a leading cause of perinatal mortality and long-term morbidity as well as the long-term health consequences and cognitive outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the risk factors and consequences of preterm birth. Methods. A prospective ross sectional study was conducted from July 2021 to October 2021, By using an E-Questionnaire (Web-based questionnaire). Participants have access to the Web-based questionnaire through a website link created specifically for the nationwide study. Results. A total of 101 cases from Tripoli University Hospital and Tripoli Central Hospital included in this study. Most of the preterm births were observed in the age group between 21 - 30 years old and their weights ranged between 60kg - 79kg. The current study showed stress at 64% (p= 0.003), working/standing for a long time at 61% (p= 0.021), and exposure to pollutants at 94% (p= 0.000) to be the most significant risk factor in preterm birth. Other factors such as: social support at 54% (p= 0.489) and uterine contractions at 58.4% (p = 0.091). Conclusion. Based on results, the study suggests prompt identification of all risk factors associated with preterm birth to apply immediate and appropriate specific interventions. Data from these studies provide a foundation and direction for future research in the area of racial disparity and indicated that some factors may not cause preterm birth.
Keywords
Preterm Birth, Risk Factors, Chronic Diseases, Obstetrics
Citation Details
AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 89-94