Risk factors of premature rupture of membranes in public hospitals at Mekele city, Tigray, a case control study

Risk factors of premature rupture of membranes in public hospitals at Mekele city, Tigray, a case control study

Abstract Background The incidence of premature rupture of membranes ranges from about 5% to 10% of all deliveries. A woman with premature rupture of membranes is at risk of intra-amniotic infection, postpartum infection, endometritis, and death. A neonate born from premature rupture of membranes mot...

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Main Authors: Natnael Etsay Assefa, Hailemariam Berhe, Fiseha Girma, Kidanemariam Berhe, Yodit Zewdie Berhe, Gdiom Gebreheat, Weldu Mamu Werid, Almaz Berhe, Hagos B Rufae, Guesh Welu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
PROM
Risk factors
Case control
Public hospitals
Ethiopia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-018-2016-6

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