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Abstract

Introduction: Preterm premature rupture of membranes (pPROM) typically leads to spontaneous preterm birth within several days. The present study was thus conducted to compare home care versus hospital care for pregnant mothers with pPROM.

Methods: This study was carried out with the aim of home care versus hospital care for pPROM between 26-34 weeks' gestation in Iran. Data analysis based on t-test and chi-square statistical tests.

Results: According to the findings of the data analysis, there were no significant differences between the hospitalized and planned home groups in obstetrical and demographic characteristics (P>0.05). In terms of maternal, fetal and neonatal outcomes, there was no significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). Furthermore, the number of normal deliveries in the planned home group higher than the hospitalized group (63.6% vs. 36.4% respectively) and the difference was significant (P=0.018) 

Conclusions: According to the results of the present study, it can be stated that low-risk mothers with pPROM can be monitored at home if care services and health education are provided and awareness of danger signs is provided.