Birth asphyxia outcomes and associated factors among newborns admitted to a tertiary hospital in Eastern Uganda: A prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Birth asphyxia (BA) is a significant global health challenge, contributing to an estimated 23% of neonatal deaths worldwide and a substantial burden of long-term disabilities. It results from interrupted blood flow and gas exchange to the fetus, leading to neuronal injury and short or long-term outcomes. While most affected newborns recover fully, a notable proportion develop hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), associated with high morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to describe Birth asphyxia outcomes and associated factors among newborns admitted at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH.) METHODOLOGY: We conducted a longitudinal prospective study involving mother-baby pairs with birth asphyxia within the first 24 hour (of life admitted to MRRH. Participants w

SUBMITTER: Apio G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12023549 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature