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Effect of pregnancy-specific stress on spontaneous preterm birth among Chinese people.
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Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology [Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol] 2016; Vol. 43 (1), pp. 103-8. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Background: The current evidence implicates that psychosocial stress, especially pregnancy-specific stress, is associated with the risk of spontaneous preterm birth. The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of pregnancy-specific stress on spontaneous preterm birth among Chinese people.<br />Materials and Methods: A total of 2,189 pregnant women were enrolled and followed up until parturition from February 2011 to January 2012. Maternal pregnancy-specific stress was assessed using the revised Pregnancy Stress Rating Scale (PSRS) at third trimester in pregnancy. Socio-demographic and psychological data were collected through interviews, medical, and obstetrical examination records.<br />Results: High levels of maternal pregnancy-specific stress during the third trimester increased risk of spontaneous preterm birth compared with the low and medium levels (adjusted risk ratios, 2.92; 95% confidence interval, 1.12-7.58). The first stressor from the revised PSRS includes a risk factor for the safety of infants.<br />Conclusions: High level of pregnancy-specific stress in third trimester might predict spontaneous preterm birth.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0390-6663
- Volume :
- 43
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27048027