Magnitude and associated factors of neonatal mortality among neonates admitted at Dessie comprehensive specialized hospital, Northeast, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neonatal mortality rate is high in sub-Saharan Africa than high-income countries in relation to the growing wealth disparity. Different factors are linked with neonatal mortality in Ethiopia. Identification of the causes of death is the first step in reducing mortality rates. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the magnitude of neonatal mortality and associated factors among neonates admitted in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Dessie Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted among 1,598 neonates admitted in Neonatal intensive care unit of Dessie Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from 28/06/2022 to 30/03/2023. Demographic and clinical data were abstracted from admission/discharge registr

SUBMITTER: Adugna B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12286816 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature