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Statistical analysis of socioeconomic and demographic correlates of perinatal mortality in Tigray region, Ethiopia: a cross sectional study.

Berhanu Teshome WoldeamanuelKumachew Kusse Gelebo
Published in: BMC public health (2019)
The study identified sex of a child, previous birth intervals, availability of toilet facilities, wealth index, birth type, mother's age, parity, place of residence, mother's occupation and source of drinking water were the factors significantly associated with perinatal mortality. The prevalence of perinatal mortality shows that Tigray region was experiencing a high perinatal mortality rate than the national.
Keyphrases
  • drinking water
  • risk factors
  • cardiovascular events
  • pregnant women
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • cardiovascular disease
  • heavy metals