The association of maternal occupational factors (working hours, shift work) with preterm birth in employed Australian women
Synopsis
In Australia, 8.6% of
all births are premature, and this number has increased by 10% over the last
decade. Previous international research has identified that the physical
conditions of work can increase the risk of preterm birth. However, there has
been only a single study conducted in Australia to date. Data from employed
women who reported singleton births in the Australian Longitudinal Study on
Women ’ s Health will be used to examine the association between working hours,
shift work and preterm birth. Analyses will adjust for multiple preterm birth
risk factors