Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Science, Bale Goba, Ethiopia
Dr. Chala Kene is a researcher in Department of Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health Science, Madda Walabu University, Bale Goba, Ethiopia. He has numerous publications and Clinical Research in areas of Midwifery.
Research Article
Factors Associated with Preterm Birth among Mothers Who gave Birth in Dodola Town Hospitals, Southeast Ethiopia: Institutional Based Cross Sectional Study
Author(s): Demelash Woldeyohannes*, Chala Kene, Degefa Gomora, Kenbon Seyoum and Tesfaye Assefa
Background: Preterm babies are at high risk of serious illness or death during the neonatal period. Without appropriate management of preterm birth, those who survive are at high risk of lifelong disability and poor quality of life. The magnitude and associated factors of preterm birth were not now well known in the study area. Moreover, the factors associated with preterm birth are believed to differ from one context to another. The objective of this study was to assess the magnitude of preterm birth and associated factors among mothers who gave birth in Dodola town hospitals.
Method: Institutional based cross-sectional study design was conducted in Dodola town hospitals. All mothers who gave birth during study period were included in the study. Data were collected using face-to-face interview from each mother. Bivariate and multivariate lo.. View more»