Occurrence and Contributing Factors of Pre-Term Delivery among Postnatal Mothers

Rishita Samanta

Abstract: Background: Pre-term delivery has a significant role in neonatal mortality and morbidity. It is a major determinant of short-term and long-term complications in infants and children. Objectives: Ther objective of the study was to determine the occurrence and risk factors contributing to pre-term delivery that could be targeted to reduce the risk. Methods: A descriptive survey research study was conducted on occurrence and contributing factors of pre-term delivery among postnatal mothers at maternity unit of selected Government Hospital, West Bengal. Non probability purposive sampling was employed to select 140 samples. Data were collected by using semi-structured interview schedule and record analysis proforma. Results: The occurrence of pre-term deliveries was 22.4%. Majority (59%) of the respondents belonged to the age group 19-30 years. Majority (53.6%) of the subjects had premature rupture of membrane followed by 30.8% had less than 2 years of spacing between present and past pregnancy, 21.4% respondents had history of previous pre-term child birth, 14.3% respondents had history of infertility and polyhydramnios, 10.7% respondents had multiple pregnancy. In case of life style factor 34.3% respondents were taking less than 8 hours of rest per day on average, 23.6% of subjects had smoking habit, 11.4% of subjects had felt anxiety in day-to-day life, 8.6 % of subjects had sexual activity during present pregnancy. In respect of medical-surgical factors 51.4% had anemia. 25% of the respondents had Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH), 22.9% of the respondents had gestational diabetes mellitus, 17.1% of the respondents had hypothyroidism. There was statistically significant association between occurrence of pre-term delivery and age, religion, monthly family income and number of family members and there was also statistically significant association between age and contributing factors of pre-term delivery at 0.05 level of significance and p value is <0.05. Conclusion: Identifying these factors not only helps to reduce the burden of pre-term birth but also to improve neonatal health. Depending upon the findings of the present study appropriate strategies and various interventional protocols has to be developed by government and private bodies in order to reduce the burden of pre-term delivery.

Keywords: Pre-term deliveries, contributing factors, demography, Neonatal mortality, Neonatal morbidity

How to Cite?: Rishita Samanta, "Occurrence and Contributing Factors of Pre-Term Delivery among Postnatal Mothers", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1015-1020, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26515202451, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26515202451

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