2021
DOI: 10.1177/10105395211026099
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Defining Preterm Birth and Stillbirth in the Western Pacific: A Systematic Review

Abstract: Preterm birth and stillbirth are important global perinatal health indicators. Definitions of these indicators can differ between countries, affecting comparability of preterm birth and stillbirth rates across countries. This study aimed to document national-level adherence to World Health Organization (WHO) definitions of preterm birth and stillbirth in the WHO Western Pacific region. A systematic search of government health websites and 4 electronic databases was conducted. Any official report or published s… Show more

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“…However, the definition of MHL is not only related to national economic income, but also closely related to national policy environment and socio‐cultural contexts. It is necessary to conduct a comparative study across countries with different socio‐economic‐political‐cultural contexts, such as the United States and China, to measure and improve the provision of maternal and child care across diverse country contexts (Brown et al, 2021; Connolly et al, 2021).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, the definition of MHL is not only related to national economic income, but also closely related to national policy environment and socio‐cultural contexts. It is necessary to conduct a comparative study across countries with different socio‐economic‐political‐cultural contexts, such as the United States and China, to measure and improve the provision of maternal and child care across diverse country contexts (Brown et al, 2021; Connolly et al, 2021).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…2 In the Western Pacific, Connolly et al. 28 identified considerable variation in definitions of preterm birth and stillbirth across the region. Within the PICTs only Tonga had a lower threshold of 28 weeks, while stillbirth definitions ranged from 20 to 28 weeks 28 ( Table 2 ).…”
Section: Maternal and Newborn Health Indicatorsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 28 identified considerable variation in definitions of preterm birth and stillbirth across the region. Within the PICTs only Tonga had a lower threshold of 28 weeks, while stillbirth definitions ranged from 20 to 28 weeks 28 ( Table 2 ). In addition, 20–27 weeks makes up almost half of stillbirths in high-income countries so using 28 weeks underestimates the global burden.…”
Section: Maternal and Newborn Health Indicatorsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Dilemmas in de ning stillbirths and underreporting pose a barrierr in accurate estimation and policy planning [4] .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%