The association between parity, infant gender, higher level of paternal education and preterm birth in Pakistan: a cohort study

• Hauptverfasser: Shaikh Kiran (Verfasst von), Premji Shahirose S (Verfasst von), Rose Marianne S (Verfasst von), Kazi Ambreen (Verfasst von), Khowaja Shaneela (Verfasst von), Tough Suzanne (Verfasst von)
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• Veröffentlicht: BMC, 2011-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>High rates of antenatal depression and preterm birth have been reported in Pakistan. Self reported maternal stress and depression have been associated with preterm birth; however findings are inconsistent. Cortisol is a biological ma...