PREVALENCE OF PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANE AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN

Introduction: Premature rupture of membrane is a disruption of fetal membrane followed by passage of amniotoc uid before the onset of labor, beyond 28 weeks gestation.This study aimed to identify prevalence and associated factors of PROM. Method: Hospital-based case control study was conducted on 96 cases of PROM from 900 patients from March 2023 to May 2024. Results: Incidence of PROM in singleton full term patients was 10.6%. Relationship between Genitourinary Infection and PROM, history of previous CS ,previous history of PROM & PROM was established. Conclusion: Planning appropriate pregnancy care during antenatal is recommended. In addition health care providers are suggested to identify at risk pregnancies.