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Preterm Births: A Global Health Problem

Jane Greene Ryan1, Evelyn Dogbey

  • 1Jane Greene Ryan is an Assistant Professor, Drexel College of Nursing and Health Professions, Philadelphia, PA. She can be reached via e-mail at jg345@drexel.edu Evelyn Dogbey is a Knowledge Representation Specialist/Adjunct Faculty, Wilmington University, New Castle, DE.

MCN. the American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing
|August 22, 2015
PubMed

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Millions of preterm births occur globally, especially in low-resource nations. Nurses are crucial in implementing strategies like kangaroo mother care and breastfeeding to reduce preventable newborn deaths.

Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Neonatal Nursing
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • 15 million preterm births occurred globally in 2012, with a high mortality rate in resource-poor nations due to inadequate nursing care.
  • The United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) aimed to improve global health equity, particularly for vulnerable populations like preterm infants.
  • The World Health Organization identified the nursing workforce as essential in combating global prematurity and preventing newborn deaths.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical role of nurses in reducing global preterm births and preventable newborn mortality.
  • To underscore the importance of specific nursing interventions in achieving better neonatal health outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of global prematurity statistics and mortality rates.
  • Analysis of World Health Organization strategies targeting the nursing workforce.
  • Identification of key nursing interventions such as primary care, risk factor screening, kangaroo mother care, and breastfeeding support.

Main Results:

  • Preterm birth is a significant global health challenge, disproportionately affecting low-resource countries.
  • Nurses are pivotal in implementing evidence-based practices to improve preterm infant survival.
  • Effective strategies include early screening, kangaroo mother care, and promoting exclusive breastfeeding.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses play a vital role in reducing global preterm birth rates and preventing newborn deaths.
  • Knowledge sharing and skill development among nurses are essential for global action.
  • Targeted nursing interventions can significantly improve outcomes for preterm infants worldwide.

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