Prevalence and determinants of thrombocytopenia in newborn unit at Alexandria University Hospital: a three-year report including 1000 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thrombocytopenia might be the only clinical clue of diseases in neonates. Classification of thrombocytopenia according to severity, onset offset, nadir and duration might help in identification of the etiology.

Aim

This study aims to estimate the prevalence and, identify the determinants and patterns of thrombocytopenia among neonates.

Method

An observational retrospective cohort study was conducted and included records of neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care unit of Alexandria University Maternity Hospital. Data were collected using a checklist and analyzed by SPSS version 20.0. Chi square test and independent sample t- test were used to compare different variables between thrombocytopenic and non- thrombocytopenic patients. Logistic regression ana

SUBMITTER: Farag MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11629486 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature