Publications by authors named "Angelos Rigas"
Reprod Health
September 2018
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the link between maternal health, socioeconomic factors, and the high rates of prematurity and low birth weight in Cyprus, which has the highest prematurity rate in Europe.
- Using a case-control design, researchers collected data from 348 women who delivered prematurely and 349 who delivered at term, analyzing factors like maternal age, gestational diabetes, work hours, and emotional stress.
- Results indicated that higher maternal age, absence of gestational diabetes, long working hours, and emotional stress were significantly associated with premature delivery and lower birth weight, highlighting the need for further research and public health initiatives in Cyprus.
