Early neonatal mortality and determinants in Ethiopia: multilevel analysis of Ethiopian demographic and health survey, 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Despite remarkable achievements in improving maternal and child health, early neonatal deaths still persist, with a sluggish decline in Ethiopia. As a pressing public health issue, it requires frequent and current studies to make appropriate interventions. Therefore, by using the most recent Ethiopian Mini Demographic Health Survey Data of 2019, we aimed to assess the magnitude and factors associated with early neonatal mortality in Ethiopia.

Methods

Secondary data analysis was conducted based on the demographic and health survey data conducted in Ethiopia in 2019. A total weighted sample of 5,753 live births was included for this study. A multilevel logistic regression model was used to identify the determinants of early neonatal mortality. The adjusted odds ra

SUBMITTER: Tekeba B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11363417 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature