Uncovering the causes and socio-demographic constructs of stillbirths and neonatal deaths in an urban slum of Karachi.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Neonatal deaths and stillbirths are significant public health concerns in Pakistan, with an estimated stillbirth rate of 43 per 1,000 births and a neonatal mortality rate of 46 deaths per 1,000 live births. Limited access to obstetric care, poor health seeking behaviors and lack of quality healthcare are the leading root causes for stillbirths and neonatal deaths. Rehri Goth, a coastal slum in Karachi, faces even greater challenges due to extreme poverty, and inadequate infrastructure. This study aims to investigate the causes and pathways leading to stillbirths and neonatal deaths in Rehri Goth to develop effective maternal and child health interventions.

Methods

A mixed-method cohort study was nested with the implementation of large maternal, neonatal and chil

SUBMITTER: Muhammad A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10997060 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature