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Factors associated with births protected against neonatal tetanus in Africa: Evidences from Demographic and health surveys of five African countries.

Yigizie YeshawTadeg JemereHenok DagneZewudu AndualemYonas AkaluReta DewauAchamyeleh Birhanu TeshaleGetayeneh Antehunegn TesemaHenok Dagne
Published in: PloS one (2021)
Both individual and community level factors were found to be associated with births protected against neonatal tetanus in Africa. This suggests that a variety of factors are affecting births protected against neonatal tetanus in the region. Hence, the impact of these factors should be recognized while developing strategies to reduce neonatal tetanus in the region.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • gestational age
  • public health
  • cross sectional
  • risk assessment
  • health information
  • preterm birth