Retrospective Study
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World J Psychiatry. May 19, 2024; 14(5): 661-669
Published online May 19, 2024. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i5.661
Clinical risk factors for preterm birth and evaluating maternal psychology in the postpartum period
Jia-Jun Chen, Xue-Jin Chen, Qiu-Min She, Jie-Xi Li, Qiu-Hong Luo
Jia-Jun Chen, Qiu-Min She, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shenzhen Bao’an District Songgang People’s Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China
Xue-Jin Chen, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Outpatient, Shenzhen Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China
Jie-Xi Li, Department of Prevention and Health Care, Shenzhen Bao’an District Songgang People’s Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China
Qiu-Hong Luo, Department of Obstetrics, Shenzhen Bao’an District Songgang People’s Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Chen JJ designed the research, wrote the first manuscript, conducted the analysis and provided guidance for the research; Chen JJ, Chen XJ, She QM, Li JX and Luo QH contributed to conceiving the research and analyzing data. All authors reviewed and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by Shenzhen Baoan District Medical and Health Research Project, No. 2023JD214.
Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by the Ethic Committee of Shenzhen Bao’an District Songgang People’s Hospital.
Informed consent statement: Patients were not required to give informed consent to the study because the analysis used anonymous clinical data that were obtained after each patient agreed to treatment by written consent.
Conflict-of-interest statement: There is no conflict of interest.
Data sharing statement: All data and materials are available from the corresponding author.
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Corresponding author: Jia-Jun Chen, MM, Attending Doctor, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shenzhen Bao’an District Songgang People’s Hospital, No. 2 Shajiang Road, Songgang Street, Baoan District, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China. sp57963@163.com
Received: January 12, 2024
Revised: March 26, 2024
Accepted: April 11, 2024
Published online: May 19, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This study identified several important risk factors for preterm birth (PTB), including a greater maternal weight change, the presence of gestational diabetes mellitus, a shorter cervical length in the second trimester, a greater white blood cell count, and postpartum anxiety and depression. Based on these factors, a PTB risk prediction model was constructed by our research team, which demonstrated excellent prediction efficiency. In addition, in view of the high prevalence of negative emotions such as anxiety and depression in mothers with PTB, timely psychological intervention is necessary. These findings are helpful for promoting early intervention, reducing the adverse consequences of PTB and providing a new perspective for the management of pregnant women.