Mediators of socioeconomic inequalities in preterm birth: a systematic review

• Main Authors: Philip McHale (Author), Gillian Maudsley (Author), Andy Pennington (Author), Daniela K. Schlüter (Author), Ben Barr (Author), Shantini Paranjothy (Author), David Taylor-Robinson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Rates of preterm birth are substantial with significant inequalities. Understanding the role of risk factors on the pathway from maternal socioeconomic status (SES) to preterm birth can help inform interventions and policy. This study therefore aimed to identify mediators of the...