Estimating the Prevalence and Identifying Risk Factors that Contribute to Miscarriage Among Women in Almarj City During the Period from May to December 2024

• Rabeaa Mohammad Saleh Ayad

  Department of Zoology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Al-Marj, University of Benghazi, Libya

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• Najwa Ayad Saad Al-Aqili

  Department of Zoology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Al-Marj, University of Benghazi, Libya

  Author

This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors associated with miscarriage among pregnant women in Almarj City in Libya, between May and December 2024. Data were collected via a structured questionnaire from 200 participants aged 20-49 years who had experienced miscarriages and attended three healthcare facilities: Quesor Alshefa, Al-Marj Teaching Hospital, and Alnazah Medical Center. Results revealed that the highest prevalence of miscarriage (42.5%) occurred among women aged 20–29 years. Blood type A+ was the most common (40%) among the participants. Housewives constituted the majority of cases (60%), suggesting a potential association between physical strain and miscarriage risk. The majority of miscarriages (67.5%) occurred during the first trimester, which is consistent with global epidemiological trends. Significant risk factors identified included underlying health conditions (47.5%) of participants had hypertension or diabetes mellitus, exposure to passive smoking (47.5%), and thyroid disorders (27.5%). Notably, no participants reported alcohol consumption, reflecting prevailing socio-cultural norms. The study underscores the multifactorial etiology of miscarriage, highlighting the significant roles of maternal age, health status, and environmental exposures.

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