Etiologic factors of prematurity in Ziguinchor maternity hospital center (Senegal)
Ndiaye, O.; Fall, A.L.; Dramé, A.; Sylla, A.; Guèye, M.; Cissé, C.T.; Guélaye Sall, M.; Bâ, M.; Kuakuvi, N.
Bulletin de la Societe de Pathologie Exotique 99(2): 113-114
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-9085 PMID: 16821443 Document Number: 199137
A case control study, conducted between September 2003 and January 2004, was undertaken to evaluate the aetiological factors of prematurity of infants born in maternity centres in Senegal. A total of 54 newborn infants born before 37 weeks of gestation resulting from 47 pregnancies were compared to 105 newborn infants born between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation. Parturient geographical origin, marital status, age, alcohol or tea consumption and height were not significantly associated to premature birth; however, a parity of >=3 and antenatal care lower than 3 were significantly associated with the risk of premature birth (p<0.05). Gestation and parity lower than 3 and antenatal consultations higher or equal to 3 had a protective effect (p<0.05). Recommendations for a reinforced malarial prevention programme during pregnancy according to WHO recommendations and an improved quality of antenatal care are given.