Perinatal mortality and its predictors in Kersa Health and Demographic Surveillance System, Eastern Ethiopia: population-based prospective study from 2015 to 2020.

The study revealed relatively high perinatal mortality rate. Place of residence, ANC, parity and birth weight were identified as predictors of perinatal mortality. Devising strategies that enhance access to and utilisations of ANC services with due emphasis for rural residents, primipara mothers and newborn with low and big birth weights may be crucial for reducing perinatal mortality.