To Identify the Risk Factors of Preterm Birth among Mothers of Preterm Neonate, Admitted in SNCU of Tertiary Care Hospital, WB: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study

Srabani Santra

Abstract: A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted to identify the risk factors of preterm birth among mothers of preterm neonate, admitted in SNCU of Tertiary care hospital, WB. The mothers of preterm neonate were selected by consecutive sampling. Risk factors of preterm birth were identified by semi structured interview schedule and record analysis. The findings of the study showed that the PROM was the most common risk factor (63.3%) and anaemia was the 2nd most common risk of preterm birth (33.33%). Others risk factors were Antepartum hemorrhage (20%), Pregnency induced hypertension (10%), Gestational diabetes mellitus (6.67%) and bad obstetrical history (10%). There was a statistically significant association between gravida and age of the mother, nutritional status and socioeconomic condition of the mother at 0.05 level of significant. The study had implicated in the field of nursing practice, research, education and administration to take measure to reduce preterm birth by taking action on risk factors of preterm birth and increasing awareness about good obstetrical care and Government facilities available for antenatal care.

Keywords: Preterm neonate, Risk factors, preterm birth

How to Cite?: Srabani Santra, "To Identify the Risk Factors of Preterm Birth among Mothers of Preterm Neonate, Admitted in SNCU of Tertiary Care Hospital, WB: A Descriptive Cross Sectional Study", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 388-394, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25704095029, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25704095029