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ArticleHeliyon2021

Is preterm birth associated with intimate partner violence and maternal malnutrition during pregnancy in Ethiopia? A systematic review and meta analysis.

Melaku Desta, Temesgen Getaneh, Peter Memiah, Tadesse Yirga Akalu, Wondimeneh Shibabaw Shiferaw, Nigus Bililign Yimer, Biachew Asmare, Kirsten I Black

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Melaku DestaDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Ethiopia.
Temesgen GetanehDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Ethiopia.
Peter MemiahDivision of Epidemiology and Prevention, Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Tadesse Yirga AkaluDepartment of Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Ethiopia.
Wondimeneh Shibabaw ShiferawCollege of Health Sciences, Debre Birhan University, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia.
Nigus Bililign YimerDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences, Woldia University, Ethiopia.
Biachew AsmareDepartment of Human Nutrition and Food Science, College of Health Sciences, Debre Markos University, Ethiopia.
Kirsten I BlackProfessor, Speciality Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatology, Faculty of Medicine and Health The University of Sydney, Australia.

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Abstract

backgroundDespite remarkable progress in the reduction of under-five mortality, preterm birth associated mortality and morbidity remains a major public health problem in Sub-saharan Africa. In Ethiopia, study findings on the association of preterm birth with intimate partner violence and maternal malnutrition have been inconsistent. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis estimates the pooled effect of intimate partner violence and maternal malnutrition on preterm birth.

methodsInternational databases including PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and the Cochrane Library, were systematically searched. All identified observational studies and/or predictors were included. I

resultsThe random effects meta-analysis showed that a pooled national prevalence of preterm birth was 13% (95% CI: 10.0%, 16.0%). The highest prevalence of preterm birth was 25% (95% CI: 21.0%, 30.0%) in Harar, and the lowest prevalence was 8% in Southern Nations Nationalities People of Representatives. The meta-analysis suggested a decrease in preterm birth of up to 61% among women receiving antenatal care [POR = 0.39 (95% CI: 0.21, 0.72)]. Women who experienced intimate partner violence [POR = 2.52 (95% CI: 1.68, 3.78)], malnutrition during pregnancy [POR = 2.00 (95% CI: 1.16, 3.46)], and previous preterm birth [POR = 3.73 (95% CI: 2.37, 5.88)] had significantly higher odds of preterm birth.

conclusionOne in every eight live births in Ethiopia were preterm. Women who experienced intimate partner violence, malnutrition, and had previous preterm exposure were significantly associated with preterm birth. Thus, improving antenatal care visits and screening women who experience previous preterm birth are key interventions. The Federal Ministry of Health could be instrumental in preventing intimate partner violence and improving the nutritional status of pregnant women through proper and widespread implementation of programs to reduce preterm birth.

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Antenatal care visitEthiopiaMeta-analysisPreterm birth

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