Journal of Nutrition & Food Sciences
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9600
ISSN: 2155-9600
Demmouche A, Mai AH, Kaddouri MS, Ghani A, Rahmani S, Beddek F and Benali AI
Introduction: Preterm deliveries are those that occur at less than 37 weeks gestational age. Preterm birth is a major determinant of neonatal mortality and morbidity and has long-term adverse consequences for health. This study was done to estimate the incidence of preterm labor and to investigate it causes in a university hospital center of Relizane (west ALGERIA). Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in rural area Oued rhioue (Relizane, west Algeria) among all patients who delivered during study period. Data was collected by interview technique and analyzed by appropriate statistical methods. Results: A total of 3000 deliveries occurred during study period from which 278 were premature birth; the incidence of preterm delivery in the study was (9.26%). Considering the total series, the risk of preterm birth was above unity in hypertensive women (33%), (44%) women had preterm premature rupture of the fetal membranes. Parity, gestity and gestational age were associated with preterm delivery. The relationship was statistically significant (P<0.005). However maternal age and pregnancy interval were not associated with preterm delivery. Conclusion: In our study we found that 9.26% of births were preterm. This number is higher compare to developed countries, especially in Algeria; incur the highest burden in terms of absolute numbers. This is why we need a better understanding of the different causes of preterm birth, and better evaluation of it incidence to be able to improve the obstetric and neonatal care and thus reduce the percentage of preterm birth