Preterm birth and its associated factors among reproductive aged women in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from the recent demographic and health surveys of sub-Sharan African countries

• Main Authors: Tesfa Sewunet Alamneh (Author), Achamyeleh Birhanu Teshale (Author), Misganaw Gebrie Worku (Author), Zemenu Tadesse Tessema (Author), Yigizie Yeshaw (Author), Getayeneh Antehunegn Tesema (Author), Alemneh Mekuriaw Liyew (Author), Adugnaw Zeleke Alem (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Globally, preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal and under-five children mortality. Sub-Saharan African (SSA) accounts for the majority of preterm birth and death following its complications. Despite this, there is limited evidence about the pooled prevalence and associat...