Maternal periodontal status and preterm low birth weight delivery: a case-control study.

Objectives: To assess the association between severity and extent of maternal periodontal disease and preterm birth/low birth weight (PLBW) among women in the north of Jordan.

Methods: A total of 148 woman who gave preterm birth/low birth weight birth and 438 women with uncomplicated full term vaginal delivery were included in this study. Socio-demographic characteristics, antenatal history, medical history, and family medical history were collected through personal interview or abstracted from maternal records.

Knowledge, attitude and practice of breastfeeding in the north of Jordan: a cross-sectional study.

Background: In Jordan, as in neighboring countries in the Middle East, higher education and higher employment rates in recent years among women have had an impact on traditionally based infant feeding. The objective of this study was to evaluate practice, knowledge and attitude to breastfeeding and to assess factors associated with breastfeeding among women in the north of Jordan.

Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out between 15 July 2003 and 15 August 2003.