Maternal Age Differences in Interpregnancy Interval and Preterm Birth Associations Accounting for Multiple Epidemiologic Biases
Estimates were imprecise. However, our study adds to growing evidence that IPI associations may be weaker among older individuals. Older individuals with shorter IPI may have lower PTB risk than those with currently recommended IPI, but more research is needed.
Authors
- Julie M. Petersen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7845-4545)
- Mahsa M. Yazdy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7415-5350)
- Paul A. Romitti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5393-9984)
- Anne Marie Darling (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2282-7696)
Institutions
- Boston University (US)
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health (US)
- University of Nebraska Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology
- Published
- 2025-04-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ppe.70022
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76
Funders
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention