Predictors of neonatal mortality among neonates in Tigray regional state, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since 2015, Ethiopia is committed to lowering the death rate for children under five and it is one of the countries in Sub-Saharan Africa that has accomplished the fourth Millennium Development Goal. However, in Ethiopia, neonatal death has remained a serious public health concern, with greater rates found in Tigray regional state and the predictors aren't well recognized. The goal of this study was to ascertain the prevalence of neonatal death in the Tigray regional State as well as any relevant risk factors.

Methods

This study performed a secondary data analysis of the 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) report. Information was gathered on 716 neonates who were born five years before the survey began. Risk factors for neonatal mortality were thoug

SUBMITTER: Gebrerufael GG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11651602 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature