Rates and risk factors for antepartum and intrapartum stillbirths in 20 secondary hospitals in Imo state, Nigeria: A hospital-based case control study.

ABSTRACT: Despite Nigeria's stillbirth rate reducing from 28.6 to 22.5 per 1,000 births from 2000-2021, progress trails comparable indicators and regional variations persist. We assessed stillbirth incidences and associated risk factors in 20 secondary hospitals in Imo state, to generate essential local evidence to inform policymaking to reduce mortality. The total numbers of births and their outcomes were determined through hospital maternity registers. An unmatched case-control study was conducted. We collected retrospective data about 157 antepartum and 193 intrapartum stillbirths, and from 381 livebirths (controls). Potential risk factors were categorised into sociodemographic, obstetric and maternity care and biological determinants using a theoretical framework. Independent multivariable logis

SUBMITTER: Gwacham-Anisiobi U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11500848 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature