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This study compared maternal and neonatal outcomes under disaster-related healthcare system disruption between an earthquake-affected region and an unaffected reference region.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      This retrospective comparative study included 403 women who delivered between February 6 and 21, 2023, at two hospitals located in an earthquake-affected region and an unaffected reference region. Maternal and neonatal outcomes were compared between the two settings. Continuous variables were analyzed using the independent samples\n                      <jats:italic>t<\/jats:italic>\n                      -test or Mann\u2013Whitney\n                      <jats:italic>U<\/jats:italic>\n                      -test, and categorical variables using the chi-square or Fisher's exact test. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate independent associations, and adjusted odds ratios (aOR) with 95% confidence intervals were reported.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The vaginal delivery rate was significantly higher and the cesarean section rate significantly lower in the earthquake-affected region (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &amp;lt; 0.05). Preterm birth (45.6%) and preterm premature rupture of membranes (7.4%) were more frequent in the affected group. Neonates born in the disaster-affected setting had significantly lower birth length and head circumference. Advanced cervical dilation and labor pain at admission were more common in the earthquake-affected group. Incomplete uterine rupture (uterine dehiscence) occurred more frequently compared with the control group (24.5% vs. 6.0%), while no complete uterine rupture was observed. Bilateral tubal ligation rates were markedly higher in the disaster-affected region (43.1%).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Significant disparities in maternal and neonatal health outcomes were identified in the context of disaster-related healthcare system disruption. These findings highlight the importance of healthcare system resilience, continuity of essential obstetric services, and preparedness strategies in post-disaster settings. 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