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The intergenerational association of preterm birth: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Abdulbasit Seid
Getiye Dejenu Kibret
Desalegn Markos Shifti
Kedir Y. Ahmed
Meless G. Bore
Zemenu Yohannes Kassa
Miranda Cumpston
Subash Thapa
Sewunet Admasu Belachew
Abel Fekadu Dadi
Daniel Bekele Ketema
Erkihun Tadesse Amsalu
Teketo Kassaw Tegegne
Daniel Bogale Odo
Habtamu Mellie Bizuayehu
Kalkidan Hassen Abate

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Abstract

The study revealed that women with a family history of preterm birth face an increased risk of giving preterm births. Screening pregnant women for a family history of preterm birth is essential, with those having a positive family history requiring closer follow-up.

Research topics

Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

Sustainable Development Goals

3Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.17924

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