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Med. Pr. 2000;51(6)

Risk factors responsible for preterm birth in non-employed women. II. An analysis of variable independent effect

Czynniki ryzyka porodu przedwczesnego w grupie kobiet niepracujących zawodowo. II. Analiza niezależnego wpływu badanych zmiennyc

J. Siedlecka, T. Makowiec-Dąbrowska

Abstract

The incidence of preterm birth is conditioned by a number of factors. The identification of these factors in individual groups of women helps to adopt well-oriented preventive measures. The analysis of logistic regression allows to identify significant and independent factors responsible for preterm birth. This paper describes the results of the analysis carried out in the group of non-employed women. The results revealed two following independent factors of risk for preterm birth in the study group of women: the state of health and the burden of considerable physical strain resulting from difficult economic situation of women.