Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics
Manuscript ID	117297
Country	Palestine

Category	Nursing
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Cohort Study
Article Title	Risk factors for bronchopulmonary dysplasia among preterm infants born before thirty-two weeks of gestation in Palestinian private hospitals
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Maram Z Algharabeh, Mu'taz M Dreidi, Najwa M Subuh and Omar H Almahmoud
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Corresponding Author	Omar H Almahmoud, Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Pharmacy, Nursing and Health Professions College, Birzeit University, Birzeit, Ramallah 14, Palestine. oalmahmoud@birzeit.edu
Key Words	Bronchopulmonary dysplasia; Preterm infants; Risk factors; Neonatal intensive care unit; Mechanical ventilation; Oxygen therapy
Core Tip	This retrospective study highlights key clinical determinants of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in very preterm infants born before thirty-two weeks of gestation in Palestinian private hospitals. Low birth weight, younger gestational age, prolonged mechanical ventilation, and extended oxygen exposure were identified as the strongest predictors of BPD. Sepsis was also a significant contributing factor. Early identification of high-risk infants and optimization of respiratory support strategies may reduce the burden of BPD and improve outcomes in this vulnerable population.
Citation	Algharabeh MZ, Dreidi MM, Subuh NM, Almahmoud OH. Risk factors for bronchopulmonary dysplasia among preterm infants born before thirty-two weeks of gestation in Palestinian private hospitals. World J Clin Pediatr 2026; In press

Received	2025-12-04 00:45
Peer-Review Started	2025-12-04 00:45
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-16 06:52
Return for Revision	2026-01-16 06:52
Revised	2026-01-24 20:24
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-11 02:36
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-11 07:28
Articles in Press	2026-02-11 07:28
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