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

• Những tác giả chính: Shaikh Kiran (Tác giả), Premji Shahirose S (Tác giả), Rose Marianne S (Tác giả), Kazi Ambreen (Tác giả), Khowaja Shaneela (Tác giả), Tough Suzanne (Tác giả)
• Định dạng: Sách
• Được phát hành: BMC, 2011-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Những chủ đề: article
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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...