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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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.

Abbie Lund, Barcey T. Levy, Yinghui Xu, David A. Bedell, Mark K. Santillan

Journal of Primary Care & Community Health, 16

07/2025

Children and youth · Health disparities · Maternal health and prenatal care · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Women