Metrics details. A Correction to this article was published on 13 January A Correction to this article was published on 16 October A woman with premature rupture of membranes is at risk of intra-amniotic infection, postpartum infection, endometritis, and death. A neonate born from premature rupture of membranes mother is at high risk of respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, intraventricular hemorrhage and death.
Little is known regarding the risk factors in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify risk factors of premature rupture of membranes among pregnant women admitted to public hospitals in Mekelle city, Tigray, Ethiopia.
Data was collected by interviewer administered Structured questionnaire and checklist. Binary logistic regression model was used to see the association between dependent and independent variables and multivariable logistic regression was used to identify the independent predictors of premature rupture of membranes. A total of controls and 80 cases were enrolled in the study.
Multivariable logistic regression showed that history of abortion [AOR 3. Past obstetric history and risks in the index pregnancy have an association with premature rupture of membranes.
The finding of the study suggests early identification and treatment of genitourinary infection. Peer Review reports. Premature rupture of the membranes PROM is usually defined as rupture of membranes at any time before the onset of uterine contractions. The latent period is defined as the duration from rupture of the membranes until the onset of true labor [ 1 ]. The fetal membrane is composed of the inner amnion and the outer chorion.
