Stillbirths and neonatal mortality in LMICs: A community-based mother-infant cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The exact timing, causes, and circumstances of stillbirth and neonatal mortality in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remain poorly described, especially for antenatal stillbirths and deaths occurring at home. We aimed to provide reliable estimates of the incidence of stillbirth and neonatal death in three LMICs (Madagascar, Cambodia and Senegal) and to identify their main causes and associated risk factors.

Methods

This study is based on data from an international, multicentric, prospective, longitudinal, community-based mother-infant cohort. We included pregnant mothers and prospectively followed up their children in the community. Stillbirths and deaths were systematically reported; information across healthcare settings was collected and verbal autopsie

SUBMITTER: Rambliere L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10103017 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature