Is Rural Residence an Independent Risk Factor for Spontaneous Preterm Birth at a Midwestern Tertiary Care Center? A Cross-Sectional Study
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Description
Examines the correlation between rural residence and
spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB). Analyzes 16,974
deliveries among 13,339 women at a Midwest tertiary care
center according to patient demographics, gestational age,
insurance status, health status and behaviors, and rural
versus urban location. Discusses rurality as a variable and
potential causes for the correlation to sPTB.
Author(s)
Abbie Lund, Barcey T. Levy, Yinghui Xu, David A. Bedell, Mark K. Santillan
Citation
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 16
Date
07/2025
Tagged as
Children and youth
· Health disparities
· Maternal health and prenatal care
· Rural-urban differences
· Statistics and data
· Women