Neonatal jaundice and associated factors in public hospitals of southern Ethiopia: A multi-center cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neonatal jaundice is one of the most prevalent problems, affecting over a million newborns globally every year. It increases the likelihood of hospitalization, lifetime disability, and death, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Despite its impact and diverse risk factors, neonatal jaundice remains underappreciated in developing nations such as Ethiopia. As a result, this study aimed to determine the magnitude and associated factors of jaundice in newborns admitted to public hospitals in south Ethiopia.

Methods

A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 417 newborns from October 1, 2020, to April 30, 2021. The data was collected using pretested interviewer-administered questionnaire and checklist. Jaundice and its severity were assessed

SUBMITTER: Bante A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10835243 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature