[Factors associated with stillbirth in a school maternity in Pernambuco: a case control study].

Purpose: to investigate the main factors associated with fetal death in the city of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Methods: an observational, case-control study, including cases attended from June 1st 2004 to 31st March 2005. A number of 116 stillbirth cases and 472 live birth controls, with deliveries assisted at the service, were included.