Obstetric determinants of preterm delivery in a regional hospital, Accra, Ghana 2016

• Main Authors: Ernest Konadu Aseidu (Author), Delia Akosua Bandoh (Author), Donne Kofi Ameme (Author), Priscilla Nortey (Author), Patricia Akweongo (Author), Samuel Oko Sackey (Author), Edwin Afari (Author), Kofi Mensah Nyarko (Author), Ernest Kenu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Globally, prematurity is a major determinant of morbidity and mortality contributing 30-40% of neonatal mortality. The consequences of preterm deliveries are enormous with developmental and childhood complications as well as high economic and psycho-social burden on the parents (...