Association between maternal psychosocial factors and preterm birth: a case-control study from central Uttar Pradesh, India
Abstract
Background: Maternal psychosocial factors during pregnancy have been associated with an increased risk of preterm birth (PTB), but evidence from rural Indian settings remains limited. This study examined the relationship between maternal psychosocial factors and PTB in rural Uttar Pradesh, India. Methods: A case–control study was conducted in Raebareli district, Uttar Pradesh, among 425 postpartum women interviewed within three months of delivery. Cases included 110 women who delivered preterm infants (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
Infant Development and Preterm Care
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health
- Volume
- 13
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 1417–1425
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN