Incidence and predictors of preterm neonatal mortality at public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia: A prospective follow-up study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Preterm birth is a major clinical problem, affecting 15 million births every year worldwide. It is the largest cause of death in children under the age of five. Even though different studies have been done regarding the incidence of preterm neonatal death in some parts of Ethiopia, there is a paucity of evidence, especially in the eastern part. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the incidence and predictors of preterm neonatal mortality at public hospitals in eastern Ethiopia from May 1, 2022, to March 30, 2023.

Methods

An institution-based prospective follow-up study was conducted at public health institutions from May 1, 2022, to March 30, 2023. A structured, pretested, and interviewer-administered questionnaire and checklist were used to collect the data.

SUBMITTER: Mengesha T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12316275 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature