Neonatal mortality and associated factors among neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit at public hospitals of Somali Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia: A multicenter retrospective analysis.
Hamda Ahmed MohamedZemenu ShiferawAbdurahman Kedir RobleMohammed Abdurke KurePublished in: PloS one (2022)
In this study, the neonatal mortality rate was high compared to national and global targets because one in five neonates dies due to preventable causes. Modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors were identified as predictors. This result calls for all stakeholders to provide due attention to low birth weight and premature babies. Early identification and management of birth asphyxia and neonatal sepsis are also very crucial to reduce the risks of neonatal deaths.
Keyphrases
- low birth weight
- preterm infants
- risk factors
- human milk
- preterm birth
- healthcare
- cardiovascular events
- gestational age
- intensive care unit
- type diabetes
- mental health
- coronary artery disease
- emergency department
- south africa
- clinical trial
- cardiovascular disease
- risk assessment
- adverse drug
- human health
- electronic health record
- bioinformatics analysis
- pregnancy outcomes