Table 2. Maternal risk factors among NICU admitted preterm babies (n= 54).
Maternal risk factors | n (%) |
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None | 10 (18.52) |
Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) | 17 (31.48) |
Premature Rupture of Membrane (PROM) | 16 (29.63) |
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) | 4 (7.41) |
Anaemia | 3 (5.56) |
Previous preterm delivery | 2 (3.70) |
Previous caesarean section | 1 (1.85) |
Hypothyroidism | 1 (1.85) |
Duration of PROM in hours (Mean±SD) | 4.20±7.65 |