Characteristics of Women who have Preterm Labor

Abstract

         The aim of this descriptive with retrospective design were to determine the  preterm labor rate and  characteristics of laboring women who gave birth during 2013 fiscal year (October 1^st, 2012 – September 30^th, 2013). Data were collected from labor record.  Descriptive statistics were utilized for describe the findings and Chi-square test were utilized for determine the relationship   among maternal and newborn factors with preterm labor.

The findings revealed that in 2013 fiscal year preterm labor rate was at 10.9% in which it was higher than the requirement from Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health. Characteristics that statistically significant associated with preterm labor were education level, number of antenatal care visit, complications during pregnancy, total weight gain, number of parity, and fetal death in utero.

       The suggestion from this study is that holistic approach is significant in taking care pregnant women. Screening that covering associated factors both from maternal factors and neonatal factors should be taking into the routine practice. More importantly, health education are vital for prevent high risk group from preterm labor.