Exploring New Risk Factors and Preventive Strategies for Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes: A Systematic Review of Current Prevalence of Traditional, Lifestyle, Nutritional, Physiological and Haematological Factors
Jacques Forwah Ndeh, Ofonime Benjamin Essien, Edung Emen Samuel, Esther N. Okpako, Khadijah Garba Nabayi, Mfonabasi J. Ekanem, Egbunonwo Clement Chukwuma, Frank Oluseyi Olaniru, Chiamaka Vianney Ndimele, Obasi Chukwuebuka Michael, Ngwogu Kelechi Kenneth, Peculiar Osaromoye Ajayi, Yewande Bamgbade, Samuel Akinkunmi Akinremi, Idayat Adejumoke Salami-Folami, Ayobami Olukayode Alalade, Mujidat Adenike Badmus, Nathan Ehizeme Ehioghae, Adeagbo Jesutomi Boluwatife, Fajuyigbe Bolatito Mary, Chukuamaka Iweze Ifukor, Olumayowa Jacob Mosaku, Medinat Enimire Abubakar, Chatt Usaini, Chimmuanya Chuka-Okoli, Habiba Abdulkadir, Ibuje Taghogho Emuobo, Oluleke Ruth, Abadat Moyosore Liadi, Idedia Princess Chinonyerem, Oluwaseyi Mary Omosaye, Kunna Noral Ugaliegbulam, Chuba Emmanuel Ifedigbo, Edeani Bobby David, Ewa Anthony Obi, Etukemo Ubong Amos, Idiege Idiege Omang, Ngha James Ngah, Ofor Joshua Obase-Otumoyi, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba, Nwafor Kelvin Chidera, Ekpe Okpala Aribo, Ushie Godwin Abua, Kingsley Akabat O, Abeshi Sylvester Etenikang, James kolawole Ogah & Bridget Mosy Likico · Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026
Background: According to most recent hypotheses, premature rupture of fetal membranes (PROM) remains a leading cause of preterm birth and neonatal morbidity worldwide, affecting approximately 5–10% of all pregnancies. Harmful traditional practices, lifestyle choices, nutritional...