Prevalence and determinants of preterm birth among women of reproductive age in Kenya: a multilevel analysis of the 2022 Demographic Health Survey
This study highlights that individual- and community-level factors significantly influence PTB in Kenya. Addressing disparities in socio-demographic and obstetric factors through targeted, multipronged strategies is essential for reducing PTB rates and improving maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Authors
- Kobi V. Ajayi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9288-5795)
- Oluwatobi Abel Alawode (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1803-4324)
- Toluwani E. Adekunle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2150-5177)
- Obasanjo Afolabi Bolarinwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9208-6408)
- Nanyangwe Siuluta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6313-9251)
- Edyta Mccallum
- Sinegugu Shongwe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2423-7200)
Institutions
- York St John University (GB)
- Texas A&M Health Science Center (US)
- Calvin University (US)
- University of the Witwatersrand (ZA)
- Kent County Council (GB)
- University of Florida (US)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Therapeutic Advances in Reproductive Health
- Published
- 2025-03-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/26334941251327181
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.49